Hereworth School vs Iona College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereworth School
Havelock North · Private full primary · Years 1–8
336 students
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students
| Measure | Hereworth School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Iona College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #2 of 25 |
| National rank | – | #19 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 336 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 396 |
| Total roll | 336 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.9% | 7.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 95.7% |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hereworth.school.nz | www.iona.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iona College does better on roll size (340 vs 336).
- •Hereworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.9% vs 7.1%).
- •Iona College is the larger school with 340 students compared with 336.
- •Hereworth School is a private school while Iona College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hereworth School is co-educational and Iona 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 Iona 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 Iona College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hereworth School and Iona College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hereworth School is unranked and Iona College is 2nd of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).