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Lucknow School, Havelock North

Contributing · Years 1–6 · Co-Educational · Havelock North

A contributing primary school in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, catering for Years 1 to 6. It had a roll of around 314 students across 13 classrooms in 2024.

Last checked 18 September 2026 · Roll data from August 2026

At a glance

TypeContributing · Years 1–6
LocationHavelock North
RegionHawke's Bay Region
School number2590
266
Students
as at August 2026
451
Equity Index
Yes
Enrolment scheme
Open
School status

Key facts

  • School number2590
  • School typeContributing · Years 1–6
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • BoardingNo
  • Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
  • Established26 January 1963
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About Lucknow School

Lucknow School is a Years 1 to 6 contributing primary school located on Elliott Crescent, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay. It is a state school with no stated religious or language-immersion character.

As of 2024, the school had a roll of approximately 314 students across 13 classrooms, with 16.5 teachers and 9 support staff. Volunteers also contribute to school programmes.

The school operates an enrolment scheme, which limits the number of out-of-zone placements available. The school is led by Principal Brendon White, supported by Deputy Principals Elaine Lambert and Chris English.

Teaching is organised into two groups: Pīpī, covering New Entrant to Year 3, and Kukari, covering Years 4 to 6.

Enrolment

Enrolment scheme on record

Lucknow School has an enrolment scheme (a home zone) on record. Living inside it guarantees a place; living outside it does not, though out-of-zone applications may still be considered.

School donations

The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations should not be requested, unless for a school camp".

With an Equity Index of 451, Lucknow School is in the range eligible to opt into the Ministry's donations scheme — receiving additional government funding per student in exchange for not seeking donations (except for overnight camps).

Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.

Equity Index

The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where Lucknow School actually sits, not just the number on its own.

OFFICIAL DATA
451
Scale: 344–569
Band: Average (2026)
WHAT IT MEANS

The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.

Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →

EQI scale (344–569)
Directory avg 445.4
Lucknow School 451

Student ethnicity

The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Lucknow School's own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.

  • European — 207 students (77.8%)
  • Asian — 22 students (8.3%)
  • Pacific — 20 students (7.5%)
  • Māori — 80 students (30.1%)
  • MELAA — 9 students (3.4%)

Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.

Location

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  • Street address42 Elliott Crescent
  • CityHavelock North
  • Local authorityHastings District

Official contact details

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Co-curricular Activities and Sports

Lucknow School offers the following named sports and activities across the four school terms. Fees apply to most sports, and the school operates a pay-before-you-play policy for team registrations.

  • Touch Rugby – Years 1–6, played at Romanes Park / Romanes Drive Reserve, Havelock North
  • Cricket – Years 3–6, played on Saturdays at various Hastings schools
  • Netball – Years 1–6, played at venues including Te Mata Primary School and Hastings Sports Park
  • Miniball – Years 1–6 (split by year group), played at Hastings Sports Centre
  • Volleyball – Years 5–6, played at Hastings Sports Centre on Wednesdays
  • T-Ball – Under 7s and Under 9s, played on Saturdays at Akina Park
  • Water Polo – Years 3–6, played on Sundays at HB Aquatic Centre (Years 3–4) and Napier Aquatic Centre (Years 5–6)
  • Hockey Funsticks – Years 0–2, played at Hastings Sports Park
  • Hockey Ministicks – Years 3–4, played at Hastings Sports Park
  • Hockey Kiwisticks – Years 5–6, played at Hastings Sports Park and Park Island
  • Soccer – Boys and girls, Years 5–6, played on Wednesdays at venues including Sylvan Road and Windsor Park
  • Barefoot 10s – Years 5–6, played on Wednesdays at various Hastings schools
  • Orienteering – All ages, held on Thursdays at local Havelock North and Hastings schools; no registration required, $4 per event paid on the day
  • Weetbix Tryathlon – Ages 6 and above, held at Mitre 10 Sports Park; parents responsible for registration and transport
  • Mitre 10 Tough Kids – Years 3–6, held at Mitre 10 Sports Park
  • Junior Big Splash Day – Years 1–3, held at Lucknow School
  • Kukari Cross Country – Years 4–6, held at Anderson Park
  • Pīpī Cross Country – Years 0–3, held at Lucknow School
  • Hastings Interschool Cross Country – Selected Years 3–6 students, held at Hastings Showgrounds
  • HB Regional Cross Country – Selected Years 3–6 students, held at Hastings Showgrounds
  • Hastings Rippa Rugby Day – Years 3–6, held at Elwood Park
  • Cameron Graham Winter Sport Tournament – Years 5–6, held at Hastings Sports Park
  • School Swimming Sports – Years 4–6, held at Havelock North Village Pools
  • Interschool Swimming Sports – Years 4–6, held at Havelock North Village Pools
  • School Athletics – Years 3–6, held at Mitre 10 Sports Park

Frequently asked

These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Lucknow School's own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.

Lucknow School is classified as a Contributing school serving Years 1–6.

It's a state school in the Hawke's Bay region. New Zealand domestic students are generally entitled to free enrolment and education at state schools.

Yes. It's a co-educational school, enrolling both boys and girls.

Yes. Lucknow School has an enrolment scheme (a home zone) on record. Living inside it guarantees a place; living outside it does not, though out-of-zone applications may still be considered.

266 students, according to the August 2026 roll data.

It reflects the estimated socio-economic barriers Lucknow School's students face, on average. The Ministry uses the Equity Index to help target funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.

Sources & methodology

Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Lucknow School's own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.

DataSourceData periodLast checked
School characteristics Ministry of Education — 7 September 2026
Student roll Ministry of Education / Education Counts August 2026 7 September 2026
Equity Index Education Counts — 7 September 2026
Address & coordinates Ministry of Education — 7 September 2026
Contact details NZ Schools Directory Current 7 September 2026
School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) Lucknow School's official website Current 18 September 2026