Havelock North Intermediate vs Havelock North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students
| Measure | Havelock North Intermediate Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Havelock North Primary School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 69 | #3 of 69 |
| National rank | #319 of 1,559 | #296 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 525 | 549 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 399 |
| Total roll | 525 | 549 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.2% | -4.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.6% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hni.school.nz | hnps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Havelock North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 73.1).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 432).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on roll size (549 vs 525).
- •Havelock North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.2% vs -4.3%).
- •Havelock North Primary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 525.
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 Intermediate better than Havelock North Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 73.1 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 Intermediate and Havelock North Primary School?
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 Intermediate: 432. Havelock North Primary School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North Intermediate and Havelock North Primary School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Intermediate is 5th of 69 and Havelock North Primary School is 3rd of 69 among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).