Hastings Central School vs St Joseph's School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 431 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
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
| Measure | Hastings Central School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Hastings) Akina, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 69 | #2 of 69 |
| National rank | #1280 of 1,559 | #280 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 231 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 418 |
| Total roll | 231 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 21.6% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Akina |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastings-central.school.nz | www.stjos.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 31.9).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 522).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on roll size (274 vs 231).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs 1%).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 231.
- •Hastings Central School is a state school while St Joseph's School (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 Central School better than St Joseph's School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Hastings) ranks higher (74.7 vs 31.9 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 St Joseph's School (Hastings)?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Akina in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Central School: 522. St Joseph's School (Hastings): 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Central School and St Joseph's School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Central School is 45th of 69 and St Joseph's School (Hastings) is 2nd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).