Overview
Iona College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) school in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay. It is a girls school school. The school has 341 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 396 (low 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 TypeSecondary (Year 7-15)
Co-Ed StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode4157
MoE School ID224
Student Demographics
Total Roll341
European/Pakeha94.1%
Maori12.6%
Pacific0%
Asian4.4%
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 EQI396
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)