Hastings Christian School vs St Joseph's School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 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
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Akina · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
| Measure | Hastings Christian School Akina, Hawke's Bay | St Joseph's School (Hastings) Akina, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 25 | #2 of 69 |
| National rank | #84 of 486 | #280 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 331 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 418 |
| Total roll | 331 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.5% | – |
| Māori students | 11.5% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Akina | Akina |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hcs.school.nz | www.stjos.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 72.8).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 428).
- •Hastings Christian School does better on roll size (331 vs 274).
- •St Joseph's School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs 14%).
- •Hastings Christian School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 274.
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 St Joseph's School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Hastings) ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.8 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 St Joseph's School (Hastings)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Akina and Akina in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Christian School: 428. St Joseph's School (Hastings): 418. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Christian School and St Joseph's School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Christian School is 4th of 25 and St Joseph's School (Hastings) is 2nd of 69 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).