Hastings Central School vs Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
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 Central School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students
| Measure | Hastings Central School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 69 | #11 of 25 |
| National rank | #1280 of 1,559 | #192 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 231 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 437 |
| Total roll | 231 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.3% |
| Māori students | 42% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 21.6% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Hastings Central |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastings-central.school.nz | taikura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.8 vs 31.9).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 522).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll size (286 vs 231).
- •Hastings Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1% vs -19.4%).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 231.
- •Hastings Central School is a state school while Taikura Rudolf Steiner School 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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taikura Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (55.8 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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings Central in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Central School: 522. Taikura Rudolf Steiner School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Central School and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Central School is 45th of 69 and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is 11th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).