New ZealandHawke's BayHavelock NorthHavelock North High School

Havelock North High School

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay · Medium urban area
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Roll1,183enrolled students
EQI434-21 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI434
vs National-21 (avg 455)
Roll1,183
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Havelock North High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
434-29
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,183
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
18.3%-13.7pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
3.4%-8.4pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
80.4%
Maori
18.3%
Pacific
3.4%
Asian
8.5%
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)