Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina vs Raureka 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 Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay | Raureka School Raureka, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 25 | #46 of 69 |
| National rank | #378 of 486 | #1309 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 518 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 499 |
| Total roll | 518 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.3% | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 42% |
| Pacific students | 34.9% | 20.1% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stortford Lodge | Raureka |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsgirls.com | www.raureka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (29.8 vs 30.7).
- •Raureka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 514).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina does better on roll size (518 vs 314).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.6% vs -14.8%).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is the larger school with 518 students compared with 314.
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is girls and Raureka School is co-educational.
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 Raureka School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina and Raureka School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stortford Lodge and Raureka in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina: 514. Raureka School: 499. 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 Raureka School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is 17th of 25 and Raureka School is 46th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).