St John's College (Hastings) vs Te Aratika High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
398 students
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
| Measure | St John's College (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Te Aratika High School Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 25 | โ |
| National rank | #162 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 398 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 561 |
| Total roll | 398 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 67.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.4% | โ |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | โ |
| International students | 0.5% | โ |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Mangateretere |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stjohns.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt John's College (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 0.5).
- โขSt John's College (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 561).
- โขSt John's College (Hastings) is a state integrated school while Te Aratika High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขSt John's College (Hastings) is boys and Te Aratika High School 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 Te Aratika High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St John's College (Hastings) ranks higher (61.2 vs 0.5 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 St John's College (Hastings) and Te Aratika High School?
About 4.0 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 High School: 561. 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 High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
St John's College (Hastings) is 9th of 25 and Te Aratika High School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).