St John's College (Hastings) vs St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
| Measure | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay | St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 25 | #16 of 69 |
| National rank | #162 of 486 | #596 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 398 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 436 |
| Total roll | 398 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | 23.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.4% | – |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stjohns.school.nz/ | www.stmatthewsprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (61.2 vs 61.5).
- •St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 456).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on roll size (398 vs 160).
- •St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.6% vs 10.3%).
- •St John's College (Hastings) is the larger school with 398 students compared with 160.
- •St John's College (Hastings) is boys and St Matthew's Primary 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 St John's College (Hastings) better than St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)?
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 St John's College (Hastings) and St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St John's College (Hastings): 456. St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings): 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St John's College (Hastings) and St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St John's College (Hastings) is 9th of 25 and St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is 16th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).