Hastings Christian School vs Parkvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Christian School
Akina · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
331 students
Parkvale School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
516 students
| Measure | Hastings Christian School Akina, Hawke's Bay | Parkvale School Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 25 | #29 of 69 |
| National rank | #84 of 486 | #934 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 331 | 516 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 462 |
| Total roll | 331 | 516 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.5% | – |
| Māori students | 11.5% | 25.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Akina | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hcs.school.nz | www.parkvale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hastings Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 47.7).
- •Hastings Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 462).
- •Parkvale School does better on roll size (516 vs 331).
- •Hastings Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs -9.4%).
- •Parkvale School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 331.
- •Hastings Christian School is a state integrated school while Parkvale School is a state 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 Christian School better than Parkvale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hastings Christian School ranks higher (72.8 vs 47.7 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 Christian School and Parkvale School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Akina and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Christian School: 428. Parkvale School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Christian School and Parkvale School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Christian School is 4th of 25 and Parkvale School is 29th of 69 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).