Hastings Central School vs Hastings Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 491 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students
Hastings Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
407 students
| Measure | Hastings Central School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Hastings Intermediate Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 69 | #49 of 69 |
| National rank | #1280 of 1,559 | #1341 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 231 | 407 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 509 |
| Total roll | 231 | 407 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -10.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42% | 46.2% |
| Pacific students | 21.6% | 17% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastings-central.school.nz | www.hastingsintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hastings Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.9 vs 29.2).
- •Hastings Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 522).
- •Hastings Intermediate does better on roll size (407 vs 231).
- •Hastings Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -10.8%).
- •Hastings Intermediate is the larger school with 407 students compared with 231.
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 Central School better than Hastings Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hastings Central School ranks higher (31.9 vs 29.2 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 Central School and Hastings Intermediate?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Central School: 522. Hastings Intermediate: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Central School and Hastings Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Central School is 45th of 69 and Hastings Intermediate is 49th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).