Havelock North High School vs Te Mata School (Havelock North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 379 m 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
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students
| Measure | Havelock North High School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Te Mata School (Havelock North) Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 25 | #1 of 69 |
| National rank | #114 of 486 | #266 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,148 | 538 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 394 |
| Total roll | 1,148 | 538 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 62.9% | – |
| Māori students | 18.3% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 1.5% |
| International students | 2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hnhs.school.nz | www.temata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.7 vs 68.1).
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 434).
- •Havelock North High School does better on roll size (1,148 vs 538).
- •Havelock North High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.9% vs -9.4%).
- •Havelock North High School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 538.
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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Mata School (Havelock North) ranks higher (75.7 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
About 379 m 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. Te Mata School (Havelock North): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North High School and Te Mata School (Havelock North) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North High School is 7th of 25 and Te Mata School (Havelock North) is 1st of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).