Hukarere Girls' College vs Lucknow 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.
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
53 students
Lucknow School
Havelock North ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
269 students
| Measure | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Lucknow School Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #26 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #900 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 53 | 269 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 451 |
| Total roll | 53 | 269 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.8% | -7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 100% | 29.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ | www.lucknow.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขLucknow School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 14.3).
- โขLucknow School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 542).
- โขLucknow School does better on roll size (269 vs 53).
- โขLucknow School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.4% vs -20.8%).
- โขLucknow School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 53.
- โขHukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school while Lucknow School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHukarere Girls' College is girls and Lucknow School is co-educational.
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 Hukarere Girls' College better than Lucknow School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lucknow School ranks higher (48.8 vs 14.3 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 Hukarere Girls' College and Lucknow School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hukarere Girls' College: 542. Lucknow School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hukarere Girls' College and Lucknow School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hukarere Girls' College is unranked and Lucknow School is 26th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).