Heretaunga Intermediate vs Raureka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heretaunga Intermediate
Hastings · State intermediate · Years 7–8
258 students
Raureka School
Raureka · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
| Measure | Heretaunga Intermediate Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Raureka School Raureka, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 69 | #46 of 69 |
| National rank | #1267 of 1,559 | #1309 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 258 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 499 |
| Total roll | 258 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.5% | -14.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 49.2% | 42% |
| Pacific students | 17.1% | 20.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Raureka |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hint.school.nz/ | www.raureka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Heretaunga Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 30.7).
- •Heretaunga Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 499).
- •Raureka School does better on roll size (314 vs 258).
- •Raureka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.8% vs -21.5%).
- •Raureka School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 258.
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 Raureka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Heretaunga Intermediate ranks higher (32.4 vs 30.7 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 Raureka School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Raureka in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga Intermediate: 492. Raureka School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga Intermediate and Raureka School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Heretaunga Intermediate is 43rd of 69 and Raureka School is 46th of 69 among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).