Overview
Te Mata School (Havelock North) is a state contributing school in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 482 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 394 (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
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHastings District
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode4130
MoE School ID2697
Student Demographics
Total Roll482
European/Pakeha88%
Maori7.9%
Pacific1.5%
Asian7.3%
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 EQI394
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)