Haumoana School vs Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 19 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
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
241 students
| Measure | Haumoana School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 69 | #6 of 69 |
| National rank | #578 of 1,559 | #338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 159 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 421 |
| Total roll | 159 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | 7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.6% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Puketapu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.haumoana.school.nz | www.puketapuhb.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPuketapu School (Hawkes Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 62.3).
- โขPuketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll size (241 vs 159).
- โขPuketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -8.4%).
- โขPuketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is the larger school with 241 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) ranks higher (72.1 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 Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Puketapu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Haumoana School: 421. Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay): 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Haumoana School and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Haumoana School is 13th of 69 and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).