Iona College vs Lindisfarne College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iona College
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
340 students
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
| Measure | Iona College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 25 | #3 of 25 |
| National rank | #19 of 486 | #29 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 340 | 562 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 398 |
| Total roll | 340 | 562 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | 12.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 94.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 95.7% | 84.9% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 10% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.9% |
| International students | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Stortford Lodge |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.iona.school.nz | www.lindisfarne.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Iona College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.6 vs 82.6).
- •Iona College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 398).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll size (562 vs 340).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs 7.1%).
- •Iona College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 94.6%).
- •Lindisfarne College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 340.
- •Iona College is girls and Lindisfarne 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 Iona College better than Lindisfarne College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Iona College ranks higher (85.6 vs 82.6 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 Iona College and Lindisfarne College?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Havelock North and Stortford Lodge in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Iona College: 396. Lindisfarne College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Iona College and Lindisfarne College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Iona College is 2nd of 25 and Lindisfarne College is 3rd of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).