Schools in Havelock North
Hawke's Bay & Gisborne · New Zealand
There are 10 schools in and around Havelock North (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 5 primary, 1 intermediate, 4 secondary. Hereworth 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.
10 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Havelock North schools by suburb
1 Havelock North suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Havelock North 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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Wellbeing—Trajectory100ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic97Outcomes45Retention94Wellbeing97Trajectory70ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic97Outcomes37Retention98Wellbeing98Trajectory59ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic87Outcomes60Retention88Wellbeing82Trajectory59ERO review85 - 5Havelock North Primary School
Havelock North · Contributing · 603 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review75 - 6Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Havelock North · Contributing · 545 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing95Trajectory38ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing58Trajectory53ERO review73 - 9Hukarere Girls' College
Havelock North · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 53 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic77Outcomes—Retention71Wellbeing0Trajectory24ERO review62
More schools in Havelock North
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Waimarama School Contributing · 20 students
What the record says about Havelock North schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Woodford House
Woodford House's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2022, with confirmed board administration and curriculum. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Iona College
Iona College's hostel provides a supportive environment with effective pastoral care systems and strong relationships between students and staff that foster a sense of belonging. Facilities offer privacy and spaces that support student needs. The school received a composite score of 85 from its October 2023 ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Havelock North High School
Havelock North High School's most recent ERO review (December 2023) found that leadership is committed to improving teaching capability through a professional learning community, with well-established systems for monitoring and supporting senior student achievement at NCEA levels. The school maintains supportive, respectful relationships with a focus on strengthening student agency.
Full source-linked profile →Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North Intermediate is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code. At the time of the ERO review in December 2022, no international students were enrolled at the school.
Full source-linked profile →Hukarere Girls' College
Hukarere Girls' College is a secondary school in Havelock North with 53 students. The Board's 2024 assurance review confirmed that regulatory, legislative, curriculum and administration requirements were being met as of June 2024. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Havelock North schools
What schools are in Havelock North?
Havelock North has 10 schools on our records (5 primary, 1 intermediate, 4 secondary): Havelock North High School, Iona College, Woodford House, Hukarere Girls' College, Havelock North Intermediate, Havelock North Primary School, Lucknow School, Te Mata School (Havelock North), Waimarama School, Hereworth School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Havelock North?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hereworth School ranks highest among Havelock North schools (85/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Iona College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Havelock North?
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 Havelock North 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 Havelock North address.
Decile or EQI — how are Havelock North 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).