Hastings Boys' High School vs St Joseph's School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.1 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 Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
| Measure | Hastings Boys' High School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Hastings) Akina, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 25 | #2 of 69 |
| National rank | #319 of 486 | #280 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 742 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 418 |
| Total roll | 742 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.9% | – |
| Māori students | 45.8% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 7.7% |
| International students | 1.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Akina |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsboys.school.nz | www.stjos.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 37.7).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 502).
- •Hastings Boys' High School does better on roll size (742 vs 274).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs 7.3%).
- •Hastings Boys' High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 274.
- •Hastings Boys' High School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Hastings) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hastings Boys' High School is boys and St Joseph's School (Hastings) is co-educational.
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 Joseph's School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Hastings) ranks higher (74.7 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 Joseph's School (Hastings)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Akina in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Boys' High School: 502. St Joseph's School (Hastings): 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Boys' High School and St Joseph's School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Boys' High School is 13th of 25 and St Joseph's School (Hastings) is 2nd of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).