Havelock North Primary School vs Maraekakaho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 23 km 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
Maraekakaho School
Maraekakaho · State full primary · Years 1–8
141 students
| Measure | Havelock North Primary School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Maraekakaho School Maraekakaho, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 69 | #11 of 69 |
| National rank | #296 of 1,559 | #434 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 549 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 402 |
| Total roll | 549 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -18.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Maraekakaho |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | hnps.school.nz | www.mkk.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Havelock North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.1 vs 68.3).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 402).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on roll size (549 vs 141).
- •Havelock North Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -18.7%).
- •Havelock North Primary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 141.
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 Maraekakaho School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Havelock North Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 68.3 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 Maraekakaho School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Maraekakaho in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Havelock North Primary School: 399. Maraekakaho School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Havelock North Primary School and Maraekakaho School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Havelock North Primary School is 3rd of 69 and Maraekakaho School is 11th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).