Hukarere Girls' College vs Te Aute College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 28 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
53 students
Te Aute College
Pukehou · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
74 students
| Measure | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Te Aute College Pukehou, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #15 of 25 |
| National rank | – | #340 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 53 | 74 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 541 |
| Total roll | 53 | 74 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.8% | 24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.9% |
| Māori students | 100% | 95.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Pukehou |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ | www.teaute.maori.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Aute College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.0 vs 14.3).
- •Te Aute College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (541 vs 542).
- •Te Aute College does better on roll size (74 vs 53).
- •Te Aute College does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs -20.8%).
- •Te Aute College is the larger school with 74 students compared with 53.
- •Hukarere Girls' College is girls and Te Aute College is boys.
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 Te Aute College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Aute College ranks higher (35.0 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 Te Aute College?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Pukehou in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hukarere Girls' College: 542. Te Aute College: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hukarere Girls' College and Te Aute College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hukarere Girls' College is unranked and Te Aute College is 15th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).