Havelock North Primary School vs Hereworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
549 students
Hereworth School
Havelock North Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
336 students
| Measure | Havelock North Primary School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hereworth School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #3 of 69 | β |
| National rank | #296 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 549 | 336 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | β |
| Total roll | 549 | 336 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 57.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | hnps.school.nz | www.hereworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Havelock North Primary School does better on roll size (549 vs 336).
- β’Hereworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.9% vs -4.3%).
- β’Havelock North Primary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 336.
- β’Havelock North Primary School is a state school while Hereworth School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary School better than Hereworth School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Havelock North Primary School and Hereworth School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
How do Havelock North Primary School and Hereworth School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Primary School is 3rd of 69 and Hereworth School is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).