Schools in Napier, Hawke's Bay (2026)
6 schools · 2,531 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 453.
Napier, in Hawke's Bay, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,531 students. By level there are 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 activity centre; by sector 5 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Napier's schools is 453, below the Hawke's Bay median of 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Sacred Heart College (Napier) (70.0, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Napier Central School (69.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Napier Boys' High School (64.0, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Napier Boys' High School (1,280 students), Nelson Park School (356 students), Sacred Heart College (Napier) (351 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Napier
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.
- 170Sacred Heart College (Napier)Napier · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 446 · 351 students
- 269Napier Central SchoolNapier · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 259 students
- 364Napier Boys' High SchoolNapier · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 453 · 1,280 students
- 463Eskdale SchoolNapier · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 285 students
- 547Nelson Park SchoolNapier · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 458 · 356 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart College (Napier) Napier · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 70.0 Top 25% | 446 | 351 |
| 2 | Napier Central School Napier · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 69.3 Top 25% | 403 | 259 |
| 3 | Napier Boys' High School Napier · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 64.0 Top 50% | 453 | 1,280 |
| 4 | Eskdale School Napier · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.5 Top 50% | 423 | 285 |
| 5 | Nelson Park School Napier · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 47.4 Lower 50% | 458 | 356 |
Other schools in Napier
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Napier?
Sacred Heart College (Napier) is the highest-ranked school in Napier with a Success Index (NZ) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Napier?
Napier has 6 schools (2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 activity centre) educating 2,531 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Napier?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Napier is 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.