Havelock North Intermediate vs Hukarere Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
525 students
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
53 students
| Measure | Havelock North Intermediate Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #319 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 525 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 542 |
| Total roll | 525 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.2% | -20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.6% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hni.school.nz | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHavelock North Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.1 vs 14.3).
- โขHavelock North Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 542).
- โขHavelock North Intermediate does better on roll size (525 vs 53).
- โขHavelock North Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.2% vs -20.8%).
- โขHavelock North Intermediate is the larger school with 525 students compared with 53.
- โขHavelock North Intermediate is a state school while Hukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHavelock North Intermediate 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 Intermediate better than Hukarere Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North Intermediate ranks higher (73.1 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 Intermediate and Hukarere Girls' College?
About 1.2 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. Hukarere Girls' College: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North Intermediate and Hukarere Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Intermediate is 5th of 69 and Hukarere Girls' College is unranked among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).