St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) vs Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 703 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students
| Measure | St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 69 | #11 of 25 |
| National rank | #596 of 1,559 | #192 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 160 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 437 |
| Total roll | 160 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.6% | -19.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.3% |
| Māori students | 8.1% | 19.6% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Hastings Central |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stmatthewsprimary.school.nz | taikura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.5 vs 55.8).
- •St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 437).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll size (286 vs 160).
- •St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.6% vs -19.4%).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 160.
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 Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) better than Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) ranks higher (61.5 vs 55.8 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 Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings Central in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings): 436. Taikura Rudolf Steiner School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is 16th of 69 and Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is 11th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).