Eskdale School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Napier, Hawke's Bay 4182 · Napier City
#12 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay
#571 of 1,559 nationally
About Eskdale School
Eskdale School is a state full primary located in Napier, in the Napier City territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 285 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 69 ranked full primary schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.9%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Napier; Eskdale School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)285
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Eskdale School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 285
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Eskdale School has changed over time.
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Schools near Eskdale School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Westshore School
Westshore · State contributing · Years 1–6
73 students · 8.7 km away
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 10 km away
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students · 10 km away
Napier Girls' High School
Bluff Hill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students · 11 km away
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students · 11 km away
Hōhepa School
Poraiti · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students · 11 km away
Napier Intermediate
Hospital Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
361 students · 11 km away
Nelson Park School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 11 km away
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 12 km away
Tamatea School
Tamatea · State contributing · Years 1–6
149 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Arthur Miller School
Taradale · State contributing · Years 1–6
324 students
Haumoana School
Hastings · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Flemington School (Waipukurau)
Waipukurau · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
Havelock North Intermediate
Havelock North · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Eskdale School a good school?
Eskdale School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 of 69 in Hawke's Bay. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Eskdale School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Eskdale School ranks #12 of 69 full primary schools in Hawke's Bay and #571 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Eskdale School?
Eskdale School had 285 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Eskdale School a primary school or a secondary school?
Eskdale School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Eskdale School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eskdale School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.