Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina vs St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
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 Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
| Measure | Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay | St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Mahora, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 25 | #4 of 69 |
| National rank | #378 of 486 | #299 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 518 | 289 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 421 |
| Total roll | 518 | 289 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.6% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 74.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 51.3% | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stortford Lodge | Mahora |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hastingsgirls.com | www.stmaryshastings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 29.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 514).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina does better on roll size (518 vs 289).
- •St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -9.6%).
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is the larger school with 518 students compared with 289.
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is girls and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) ranks higher (74.1 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stortford Lodge and Mahora in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina: 514. St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings): 421. 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is 17th of 25 and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is 4th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).