Lindisfarne College vs St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 917 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students
| Measure | Lindisfarne College Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay | St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) Mahora, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 25 | #4 of 69 |
| National rank | #29 of 486 | #299 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 562 | 289 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 421 |
| Total roll | 562 | 289 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.9% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 94.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 84.9% | – |
| Māori students | 10% | 13.1% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 11.8% |
| International students | 4.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stortford Lodge | Mahora |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.school.nz | www.stmaryshastings.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.6 vs 74.1).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 421).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll size (562 vs 289).
- •Lindisfarne College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.9% vs 4.8%).
- •Lindisfarne College is the larger school with 562 students compared with 289.
- •Lindisfarne College is boys and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) 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 Lindisfarne College better than St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lindisfarne College ranks higher (82.6 vs 74.1 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 Lindisfarne College and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Stortford Lodge and Mahora in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lindisfarne College: 398. St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings): 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lindisfarne College and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Lindisfarne College is 3rd of 25 and St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is 4th of 69 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).