Key facts
- School number2697
- School typeContributing · Years 1–6
- AuthorityState
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established3 February 1958
About Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Te Mata School is a primary school located in Havelock North. The school operates under four named values: Tūrangawaewae (Belonging), Manaakitanga (Respect and Kindness), Auahatanga (Creativity and Innovation), and Whakapuāwai (Personal Excellence). These values are expressed through the school's motto, "Seek the Heights".
The school is governed by a board of up to eight core members — six parent representatives elected on a three-year cycle, the principal, and a staff representative — with provision to co-opt up to four additional members to reflect the ethnic, socio-economic, and gender composition of the school community.
Te Mata School has an ERO review on record. The review process involved multiple visits over three years, during which ERO observed teaching and learning, met with the board, staff, students, and families, and examined school planning and policies.
School donations
The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations may be requested".
With an Equity Index of 394, Te Mata School (Havelock North) is below the 432 threshold newly required to opt into the donations scheme, though a school already receiving this funding from an earlier year may continue to do so. Outside the scheme, a school can still ask families for donations, but cannot compel or enforce payment.
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 Te Mata School (Havelock North) actually sits, not just the number on its own.
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 →
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against Te Mata School (Havelock North)'s own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 481 students (89.4%)
- Asian — 35 students (6.5%)
- Pacific — 8 students (1.5%)
- Māori — 41 students (7.6%)
- MELAA — 21 students (3.9%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Education pathway
Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.
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Havelock North Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 57 m
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Hastings Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 4.8 km
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Heretaunga Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 7.1 km
Location
- Street address7 Nimon Street
- CityHavelock North
- Local authorityHastings District
Official contact details
- ContactPatrice O'Connor
- Phone+64 6 877 7246
- Emailadmin@temata.school.nz
- Websitewww.temata.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to Te Mata School (Havelock North), regardless of year level.
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Havelock North Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 57 m
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Hereworth School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 291 m
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Havelock North Primary School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 1.3 km
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Lucknow School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 2.1 km
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Mayfair School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 4 km
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Enrolment
Te Mata School operates under a Te Mata Contributing School Enrolment Scheme. All students residing within the school's home zone are guaranteed a place. Students living outside the zone may apply for an out-of-zone placement.
Home zone boundary
The home zone is defined by the following boundary, starting at the intersection of Te Mata Road and St Hill Lane:
- St Hill Lane
- Napier Road, including 90 A&B Napier Road to Romanes Drive (both sides) and Raven Grove
- Romanes Drive (both sides)
- Brookvale Road (both sides) to Arataki Road, including Davidson Road (both sides) to its intersection with Thompson Road
- Arataki Road to Te Mata Road (both sides), including Albany Lane
- Te Mata Road north (both sides) to the intersection of Te Mata Mangateretere Road
- Black Barn Road and encompassing roads, with an imaginary line from the end of Black Barn Road to the top of Te Mata Peak Road
- Te Mata Peak Road (both sides) into Simla Ave, including Franklin Terrace, Emerald Hill, and Hereworth Grove
- Te Mata Road south to the intersection with St Hill Lane, including 85 & 98 Te Mata Road
Proof of residence within the home zone is required at enrolment.
Out-of-zone enrolment
When out-of-zone applications exceed available places, the school holds a ballot conducted according to Ministry of Education guidelines. The annual ballot is held in early October of the year prior to the intended start date. Outside of the ballot process, places may occasionally become available during the year if previously allocated spots are no longer required. Out-of-zone enquiries can be directed to Enrolment Officer Karlee Tipu at ktipu@temata.school.nz or (06) 877 7246.
Co-curricular Activities and Sports
Te Mata School offers sports programmes across multiple terms. Registration for most sports is a two-step process requiring both an online registration form and payment through myKindo.
Term 1 sports include:
- Miniball (Years 0–2) — Thursday afternoons at Te Mata School Field, no cost, four weeks
- Cricket (Years 3–6, 8-aside) — Saturday mornings at cricket pitches around Hawke's Bay, $50 per child for Terms 1 and 4
- Havelock North Cricket Club coaching programme (Years 0–3) — Monday or Wednesday afternoons at Havelock North Primary School artificial turf, $50 per child, run by the Havelock North Cricket Club
- Miniball Netball (Years 0–2) — Wednesday afternoons at Te Mata School Netball Courts, $20 per child, six weeks
- Netball (Years 3–4) — Wednesday afternoons at Mitre 10 Sports Park, Percival Rd, Hastings, $35 per child, six weeks
- Football (All Years) — Friday afternoons at Romanes Park, Havelock North, $25 per child, five weeks
- Basketball (Juniors, Middles, Seniors, 3-aside) — Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Hastings Sports Centre, Railway Rd, Hastings; costs range from $78 (Juniors) to $115 (Seniors), running across Terms 1 and 2
Term 4 sports include:
- Basketball (Juniors, Middles, Seniors, 3-aside) — rolling over from Term 3, at Hastings Sports Centre
- Water polo (Years 3–4) — Sundays at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park, $110 per child
- Water polo (Years 5–6) — Sundays at Napier Aquatic Centre, $110 per child
- Touch rugby (Years 0–6, mixed) — Fridays at Guthrie Park, Romanes Reserve, Havelock North, $32 per player, five weeks
- Basketball 3v3 and 5v5 (Years 0–6, mixed) — Mondays and Fridays at Pettigrew Arena, Taradale; $40 per player (3v3) or $65 per player (5v5), eight weeks
- Miniball Netball (Years 0–2) — Wednesdays at Te Mata School, $20 per player, six weeks
- Netball (Years 3–4) — Wednesdays at Hastings Regional Sports Park, Percival Road, $35 per player, six weeks
- Cricket (Years 3–6, 8-aside) — Saturday mornings, rolling over from Term 1
Frequently asked
These aren't generic answers — each one is built directly from Te Mata School (Havelock North)'s own official Ministry of Education data already shown on this page, so what you read here always matches the figures above.
Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or Te Mata School (Havelock North)'s own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | September 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 15 October 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | Te Mata School (Havelock North)'s official website | Current | 27 September 2026 |