Overview
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Stortford Lodge, Hawke's Bay. It is a girls school school. The school has 544 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 514 (high 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
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4153
MoE School ID228
Student Demographics
Total Roll544
European/Pakeha29.6%
Maori43.9%
Pacific35.5%
Asian18.9%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)