Heretaunga Intermediate
260 Orchard Road, Hastings · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,398 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Heretaunga Intermediate as of 2013-10-01. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Hastings looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Heretaunga Intermediate a good school?
Heretaunga Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A positive and inclusive teaching and learning environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour
- Collaborative relationships within the school, that focus on providing positive conditions for students' learning
- Well-resourced learning environments that provide equitable opportunities and support for students' learning
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 128.7/1k · suspensions 9.2/1k · exclusions 4.8/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
-21.5% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
49/100 from ERO review 2018-08 · bottom 10% of band (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 49/100.
Latest ERO review
2018-08-13 · Alan Wynyard, Te Tai Pokapū - Central Region
- Raised achievement and equitable outcomes across all groups of students are needed.
- There is significant in-school disparity of achievement for Māori students in reading, writing and mathematics.
- The school does not have a clear schoolwide picture of the extent to which Māori and other students make progress or accelerate their learning.
- Students' engagement and participation in learning is supported by positive and inclusive school conditions, culture and classroom environments.
- Improvement is needed in the quality and dependability of reported achievement data for reading and mathematics.
"Raised achievement and equitable outcomes across all groups of students are needed."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2015–2018. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
128.7
67 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
9.2
4 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
4.8
2 this year · NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$6.90M
Per-student funding · 2022
$24,740
2018
$2.2M
2019
$2.5M
2020
$3.3M
2021
$6.1M
2022
$6.9M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 145
- Year 08 139
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 50.2%
- Māori 46.6%
- Pacific 17.6%
- Asian 14.3%
- Other / MELAA 2.5%
Location
260 Orchard Road, Hastings. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Heretaunga Intermediate a good school?
Heretaunga Intermediate is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2018-08 review identified 6 key findings. Raised achievement and equitable outcomes across all groups of students are needed.
How do I enrol my child at Heretaunga Intermediate?
Contact the school directly on 06-8788358, email office@hint.school.nz, or visit www.hint.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Heretaunga Intermediate is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Heretaunga Intermediate has 279 students, with an EQI of 492 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Heretaunga Intermediate in 2018-08, signed by Alan Wynyard. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz