Heretaunga Intermediate vs Putorino School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 57 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
258 students
Putorino School
Putorino ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
19 students
| Measure | Heretaunga Intermediate Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Putorino School Putorino, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 69 | โ |
| National rank | #1267 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 258 | 19 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 492 |
| Total roll | 258 | 19 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.5% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 49.2% | 42.1% |
| Pacific students | 17.1% | 10.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Putorino |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hint.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 27.5).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate does better on roll size (258 vs 19).
- โขPutorino School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.8% vs -21.5%).
- โขHeretaunga Intermediate is the larger school with 258 students compared with 19.
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 Heretaunga Intermediate better than Putorino School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heretaunga Intermediate ranks higher (32.4 vs 27.5 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 Heretaunga Intermediate and Putorino School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Putorino in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga Intermediate: 492. Putorino School: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga Intermediate and Putorino School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Heretaunga Intermediate is 43rd of 69 and Putorino School is unranked among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).