Overview
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings) is a state integrated full primary school in Mahora, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 279 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Hastings District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4120
MoE School ID2681
Student Demographics
Total Roll279
European/Pakeha55.2%
Maori11.8%
Pacific12.9%
Asian34.1%
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 EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)