Iona College vs Woodford House
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 588 m 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
Woodford House
Havelock North · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
378 students
| Measure | Iona College Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Woodford House Havelock North, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 25 | #1 of 25 |
| National rank | #19 of 486 | #14 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 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 394 |
| Total roll | 340 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.1% | 15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 95.7% | 94.2% |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 11.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.1% |
| International students | 1.8% | 7.7% |
| suburb or town | Havelock North | Havelock North |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.iona.school.nz | www.woodford.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (85.6 vs 86.3).
- •Woodford House does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 396).
- •Woodford House does better on roll size (378 vs 340).
- •Woodford House does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs 7.1%).
- •Woodford House is the larger school with 378 students compared with 340.
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 Woodford House?
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 Iona College and Woodford House?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Havelock North and Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Iona College: 396. Woodford House: 394. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Iona College and Woodford House rank in Hawke's Bay?
Iona College is 2nd of 25 and Woodford House is 1st of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).