Hukarere Girls' College vs Te Mata School (Havelock North)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.1 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 Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · State contributing · Years 1–6
538 students
| Measure | Hukarere Girls' College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Te Mata School (Havelock North) Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 69 |
| National rank | – | #266 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 53 | 538 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 394 |
| Total roll | 53 | 538 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.8% | -9.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 7.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.hukarere.ac.nz/ | www.temata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.7 vs 14.3).
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 542).
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) does better on roll size (538 vs 53).
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.4% vs -20.8%).
- •Te Mata School (Havelock North) is the larger school with 538 students compared with 53.
- •Hukarere Girls' College is a state integrated school while Te Mata School (Havelock North) is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hukarere Girls' College is girls and Te Mata School (Havelock North) 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 Te Mata School (Havelock North)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Mata School (Havelock North) ranks higher (75.7 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 Mata School (Havelock North)?
About 1.1 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. Te Mata School (Havelock North): 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hukarere Girls' College and Te Mata School (Havelock North) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Hukarere Girls' College is unranked and Te Mata School (Havelock North) is 1st of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).