St John's College (Hastings) vs Te Aratika Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) 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.
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students
| Measure | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika Academy Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 25 | – |
| National rank | #162 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 398 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 566 |
| Total roll | 398 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | 138.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.9% | 57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.4% | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 89.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stjohns.school.nz/ | www.tearatika.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St John's College (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 11.3).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 566).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on roll size (398 vs 48).
- •Te Aratika Academy does better on roll growth (5 years) (138.5% vs 10.3%).
- •St John's College (Hastings) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (84.9% vs 57.1%).
- •St John's College (Hastings) is the larger school with 398 students compared with 48.
- •St John's College (Hastings) is a state integrated school while Te Aratika Academy is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Te Aratika Academy?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's College (Hastings) ranks higher (61.2 vs 11.3 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 St John's College (Hastings) and Te Aratika Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Mangateretere in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St John's College (Hastings): 456. Te Aratika Academy: 566. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St John's College (Hastings) and Te Aratika Academy rank in Hawke's Bay?
St John's College (Hastings) is 9th of 25 and Te Aratika Academy is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).