Overview
Hastings Christian School is a state integrated composite school in Akina, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 327 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 428 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4122
MoE School ID443
Student Demographics
Total Roll327
European/Pakeha74.3%
Maori11.3%
Pacific4.9%
Asian11%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI428
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)