State · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Co-ed
Central Hawkes Bay College
A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Waipukurau East, Waipukurau, with 573 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Central Hawkes Bay College, Ministry school number 233 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
573students
Central Hawkes Bay College had 573 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 573 students on the roll, so they sum to about 131%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
489EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Central Hawkes Bay College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waipukurau School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 298 | 0.8 km |
| St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 105 | 0.8 km |
| The Terrace School (Waipukurau) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 191 | 1.2 km |
| Waipawa School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 332 | 6.9 km |
| Otane School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 77 | 13.0 km |
| Ongaonga School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 28 | 15.5 km |
| Argyll East School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 76 | 15.8 km |
| Omakere School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 77 | 17.3 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Central Hawkes Bay College cover?
Central Hawkes Bay College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.
How many students attend Central Hawkes Bay College?
573 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Central Hawkes Bay College have an enrolment zone?
No. Central Hawkes Bay College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Central Hawkes Bay College a state school?
Central Hawkes Bay College is a state school.