Schools in Akina
Hastings · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne
There are 3 schools in and around Akina, Hastings (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Kōwhai School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Akina ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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89
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory79ERO review85 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing67Trajectory92ERO review75 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Academic93Outcomes10Retention100Wellbeing73Trajectory67ERO review83
What the record says about Akina schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hastings Christian School
Hastings Christian School's board assurance review in July 2023 confirmed that the Board of Trustees met all regulatory and legislative requirements as of April 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements verified. No composite score was assigned in this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Akina schools
What schools are in Akina?
Akina, Hastings has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Hastings Christian School, Kōwhai School, St Joseph's School (Hastings). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Akina?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kōwhai School ranks highest among Akina schools (89/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Akina?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Akina does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Akina address.
Decile or EQI — how are Akina schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).