Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina vs Lindisfarne College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 236 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
| Measure | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #17 of 25 | #3 of 25 |
| National rank | #378 of 486 | #29 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 518 | 562 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 398 |
| Total roll | 518 | 562 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | 12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.4% | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.3% | 84.9% |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 34.9% | 0.9% |
| International students | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Stortford Lodge | Stortford Lodge |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsgirls.com | www.lindisfarne.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 29.8).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 514).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll size (562 vs 518).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs -9.6%).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Lindisfarne College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 518.
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is a state school while Lindisfarne College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is girls and Lindisfarne College is boys.
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 Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina better than Lindisfarne College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lindisfarne College ranks higher (82.6 vs 29.8 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 Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina and Lindisfarne College?
About 236 m in a straight line, between Stortford Lodge and Stortford Lodge in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina: 514. Lindisfarne College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina and Lindisfarne College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is 17th of 25 and Lindisfarne College is 3rd of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).