Haumoana School vs Mangateretere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 5.1 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
Mangateretere School
Whakatu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
36 students
| Measure | Haumoana School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #578 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 159 | 36 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 555 |
| Total roll | 159 | 36 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | 25% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.6% | 88.9% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Whakatu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.haumoana.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขHaumoana School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 14.5).
- โขHaumoana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 555).
- โขHaumoana School does better on roll size (159 vs 36).
- โขMangateretere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25% vs -8.4%).
- โขHaumoana School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 36.
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 Mangateretere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Haumoana School ranks higher (62.3 vs 14.5 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 Mangateretere School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Whakatu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Haumoana School: 421. Mangateretere School: 555. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Haumoana School and Mangateretere School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Haumoana School is 13th of 69 and Mangateretere School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).