Haumoana School vs Te Aratika High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 4.9 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
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
| Measure | Haumoana School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika High School Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #578 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 159 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 561 |
| Total roll | 159 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.6% | โ |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Mangateretere |
| 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 0.5).
- โขHaumoana School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 561).
- โขHaumoana School is a state school while Te Aratika High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Te Aratika High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Haumoana School ranks higher (62.3 vs 0.5 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 Te Aratika High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Haumoana School: 421. Te Aratika High School: 561. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Haumoana School and Te Aratika High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Haumoana School is 13th of 69 and Te Aratika High School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).