Havelock North Primary School vs Hukarere Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 436 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
549 students
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students
| Measure | Havelock North Primary School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 69 | – |
| National rank | #296 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 549 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 542 |
| Total roll | 549 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | hnps.school.nz | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Havelock North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 14.3).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 542).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on roll size (549 vs 53).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -20.8%).
- •Havelock North Primary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 53.
- •Havelock North Primary School is a state school while Hukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Havelock North Primary School 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 Primary School better than Hukarere Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North Primary School ranks higher (74.1 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 Primary School and Hukarere Girls' College?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Havelock North Primary School: 399. Hukarere Girls' College: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North Primary School and Hukarere Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Primary School is 3rd of 69 and Hukarere Girls' College is unranked among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).