Havelock North High School vs Hukarere Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock North High School
Havelock North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,148 students
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students
| Measure | Havelock North High School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 25 | – |
| National rank | #114 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,148 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 542 |
| Total roll | 1,148 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | -20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.9% | – |
| Māori students | 18.3% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 7.5% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hnhs.school.nz | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Havelock North High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 14.3).
- •Havelock North High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 542).
- •Havelock North High School does better on roll size (1,148 vs 53).
- •Havelock North High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.9% vs -20.8%).
- •Havelock North High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 53.
- •Havelock North High School is a state school while Hukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Havelock North High School is co-educational and Hukarere Girls' College is girls.
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 Hukarere Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North High School ranks higher (68.1 vs 14.3 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 Havelock North High School and Hukarere Girls' College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Havelock North High School: 434. Hukarere Girls' College: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North High School and Hukarere Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North High School is 7th of 25 and Hukarere Girls' College is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).