Havelock North High School vs Hereworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 330 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock North High School
Havelock North ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,148 students
Hereworth School
Havelock North ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
336 students
| Measure | Havelock North High School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hereworth School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #7 of 25 | โ |
| National rank | #114 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,148 | 336 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | โ |
| Total roll | 1,148 | 336 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | 57.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.9% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 1.2% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hnhs.school.nz | www.hereworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHavelock North High School does better on roll size (1,148 vs 336).
- โขHereworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.9% vs 6.9%).
- โขHavelock North High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 336.
- โขHavelock North High School is a state school while Hereworth School is a private 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 Havelock North High School better than Hereworth School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Havelock North High School and Hereworth School?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
How do Havelock North High School and Hereworth School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North High School is 7th of 25 and Hereworth School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).