Haumoana School vs Te Mata School (Havelock North)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing 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
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
538 students
| Measure | Haumoana School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Te Mata School (Havelock North) Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 69 | #1 of 69 |
| National rank | #578 of 1,559 | #266 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 159 | 538 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 394 |
| Total roll | 159 | 538 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.6% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.haumoana.school.nz | www.temata.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.7 vs 62.3).
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 421).
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) does better on roll size (538 vs 159).
- โขHaumoana School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.4% vs -9.4%).
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) is the larger school with 538 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Mata School (Havelock North) ranks higher (75.7 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
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. Te Mata School (Havelock North): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Haumoana School and Te Mata School (Havelock North) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Haumoana School is 13th of 69 and Te Mata School (Havelock North) is 1st of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).