Overview
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings) is a state integrated full primary school in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 150 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 436 (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
Postcode4156
MoE School ID1608
Student Demographics
Total Roll150
European/Pakeha9.3%
Maori8.7%
Pacific23.3%
Asian63.3%
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 EQI436
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)