Eskdale School vs Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eskdale School
Napier · State full primary · Years 1–8
285 students
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)
Puketapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
| Measure | Eskdale School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) Puketapu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 69 | #6 of 69 |
| National rank | #571 of 1,559 | #338 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 285 | 241 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 421 |
| Total roll | 285 | 241 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.7% | 7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.9% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Puketapu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.eskdale.school.nz | www.puketapuhb.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.1 vs 62.5).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 423).
- •Eskdale School does better on roll size (285 vs 241).
- •Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.9% vs -14.7%).
- •Eskdale School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 241.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eskdale School better than Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) ranks higher (72.1 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eskdale School and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Napier and Puketapu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Eskdale School: 423. Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay): 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Eskdale School and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Eskdale School is 12th of 69 and Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay) is 6th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).