Members of the judging panel visited Tuturumuri School in September to interview principal Lisa Malones, meet students and canvas the technology needs of the school.
Ms Malones said the prizes for the decile 7 school were "absolutely massive" and come ahead of a classroom overhaul next year.
An HP representative had gauged IT requirements at the school, which had 11 students and an existing broadband connection, and two chrome books, two touch tablets and a large flat screen monitor were expected to soon arrive, she said. There would also be training for teachers in using the new equipment.
"It's going to change our school and because we're the hub of our community the prizes will filter out to our community as well."
HP category manager Victoria Mahan said the competition had given her company "real insight into the need for technology in New Zealand's rural schools".
"It was humbling to see the effort schools made to enter the competition and to see the real need for technology in rural schools.
"Every school deserves access to technology to inspire students and support teachers.
"No matter what career path these students want to follow in years to come, students will need strong technology skills in an increasingly digitally driven world and we hope these HP products will get them off to a great start."
Rural Women NZ education spokeswoman Kerry Maw said the organisation was "delighted to be a part of this initiative".
"The HP technology boost is going to make a real difference to the winning schools."
Each school that entered the HP Rural Schools competition was also gifted an HP Action Camera. Schools that missed out on major prizes this time around will have the opportunity to enter again next year.