Hastings Boys' High School vs Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
| Measure | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 25 | #17 of 25 |
| National rank | #319 of 486 | #378 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 742 | 518 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 514 |
| Total roll | 742 | 518 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.3% | -9.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.3% | 74.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.9% | 51.3% |
| Māori students | 45.8% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 34.9% |
| International students | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Stortford Lodge |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsboys.school.nz | www.hastingsgirls.com |
The verdict
- •Hastings Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.7 vs 29.8).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 514).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll size (742 vs 518).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.3% vs -9.6%).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (74.4% vs 68.3%).
- •Hastings Boys' High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 518.
- •Hastings Boys' High School is boys and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is girls.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hastings Boys' High School better than Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hastings Boys' High School ranks higher (37.7 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hastings Boys' High School and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Stortford Lodge in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Boys' High School: 502. Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Boys' High School and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Boys' High School is 13th of 25 and Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is 17th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).