Overview
Heretaunga Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 268 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 492 (above-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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4120
MoE School ID2575
Student Demographics
Total Roll268
European/Pakeha44.4%
Maori50.4%
Pacific18.3%
Asian15.3%
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 EQI492
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)