Hereworth School vs Hukarere Girls' College
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.
Hereworth School
Havelock North Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
336 students
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North Β· State integrated secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
53 students
| Measure | Hereworth School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 9β13 |
| Students | 336 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | β | 542 |
| Total roll | 336 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.9% | -20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 13.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hereworth.school.nz | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Hereworth School does better on roll size (336 vs 53).
- β’Hereworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.9% vs -20.8%).
- β’Hereworth School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 53.
- β’Hereworth School is a private school while Hukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Hereworth 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 Hereworth School better than Hukarere Girls' College?
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 Hereworth School and Hukarere Girls' College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hereworth School and Hukarere Girls' College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hereworth School is unranked and Hukarere Girls' College is unranked among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).