Mangateretere School vs St John's College (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
| Measure | Mangateretere School Whakatu, Hawke's Bay | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #9 of 25 |
| National rank | – | #162 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 36 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 456 |
| Total roll | 36 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25% | 10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 67.4% |
| Māori students | 88.9% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Whakatu | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | – | www.stjohns.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St John's College (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 14.5).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 555).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on roll size (398 vs 36).
- •Mangateretere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (25% vs 10.3%).
- •St John's College (Hastings) is the larger school with 398 students compared with 36.
- •Mangateretere School is a state school while St John's College (Hastings) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mangateretere School is co-educational and St John's College (Hastings) 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 Mangateretere School better than St John's College (Hastings)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's College (Hastings) ranks higher (61.2 vs 14.5 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 Mangateretere School and St John's College (Hastings)?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Whakatu and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangateretere School: 555. St John's College (Hastings): 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangateretere School and St John's College (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Mangateretere School is unranked and St John's College (Hastings) is 9th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).