Hastings Boys' High School vs St John's College (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.2 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
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
| Measure | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 25 | #9 of 25 |
| National rank | #319 of 486 | #162 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 742 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 456 |
| Total roll | 742 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.3% | 84.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.9% | 67.4% |
| Māori students | 45.8% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsboys.school.nz | www.stjohns.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St John's College (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 37.7).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 502).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll size (742 vs 398).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.3% vs 7.3%).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.9% vs 68.3%).
- •Hastings Boys' High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 398.
- •Hastings Boys' High School is a state school while St John's College (Hastings) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St John's College (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's College (Hastings) ranks higher (61.2 vs 37.7 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 St John's College (Hastings)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Boys' High School: 502. St John's College (Hastings): 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Boys' High School and St John's College (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Boys' High School is 13th of 25 and St John's College (Hastings) is 9th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).