Havelock North High School vs Iona College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students
| Measure | Havelock North High School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Iona College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #7 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
| National rank | #114 of 486 | #19 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,148 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 396 |
| Total roll | 1,148 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.9% | 95.7% |
| Māori students | 18.3% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 0% |
| International students | 2% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hnhs.school.nz | www.iona.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iona College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.6 vs 68.1).
- •Iona College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 434).
- •Havelock North High School does better on roll size (1,148 vs 340).
- •Iona College does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.1% vs 6.9%).
- •Iona College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 81.7%).
- •Havelock North High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 340.
- •Havelock North High School is a state school while Iona College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Havelock North High School is co-educational and Iona 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 Iona College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iona College ranks higher (85.6 vs 68.1 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 Iona College?
About 1.9 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. Iona College: 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North High School and Iona College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North High School is 7th of 25 and Iona College is 2nd of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).