Overview
Havelock North High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,183 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 434 (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
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode4157
MoE School ID223
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,183
European/Pakeha80.4%
Maori18.3%
Pacific3.4%
Asian8.5%
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 EQI434
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)