Hereworth School vs Te Mata School (Havelock North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 291 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereworth School
Havelock North ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
336 students
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
538 students
| Measure | Hereworth School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Te Mata School (Havelock North) Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #1 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #266 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 336 | 538 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 394 |
| Total roll | 336 | 538 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.9% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hereworth.school.nz | www.temata.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) does better on roll size (538 vs 336).
- โขHereworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.9% vs -9.4%).
- โขTe Mata School (Havelock North) is the larger school with 538 students compared with 336.
- โขHereworth School is a private school while Te Mata School (Havelock North) is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
How do Hereworth School and Te Mata School (Havelock North) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hereworth School is unranked and Te Mata School (Havelock North) is 1st of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).