Haumoana School vs Havelock North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 6.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haumoana School
Hastings ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
159 students
Havelock North High School
Havelock North ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,148 students
| Measure | Haumoana School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Havelock North High School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 69 | #7 of 25 |
| National rank | #578 of 1,559 | #114 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 159 | 1,148 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 434 |
| Total roll | 159 | 1,148 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | 6.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 81.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 62.9% |
| Mฤori students | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.haumoana.school.nz | www.hnhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHavelock North High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 62.3).
- โขHaumoana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 434).
- โขHavelock North High School does better on roll size (1,148 vs 159).
- โขHavelock North High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.9% vs -8.4%).
- โขHavelock North High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 159.
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 Haumoana School better than Havelock North High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North High School ranks higher (68.1 vs 62.3 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 Haumoana School and Havelock North High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Haumoana School: 421. Havelock North High School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Haumoana School and Havelock North High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Haumoana School is 13th of 69 and Havelock North High School is 7th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).