Eskdale School vs St Patrick's School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 12 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
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
| Measure | Eskdale School Napier, Hawke's Bay | St Patrick's School (Napier) Marewa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 69 | #19 of 69 |
| National rank | #571 of 1,559 | #708 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 285 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 435 |
| Total roll | 285 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.7% | -24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.9% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Marewa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.eskdale.school.nz | www.stpatsnapier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Eskdale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.5 vs 56.7).
- •Eskdale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 435).
- •Eskdale School does better on roll size (285 vs 239).
- •Eskdale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.7% vs -24.3%).
- •Eskdale School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 239.
- •Eskdale School is a state school while St Patrick's School (Napier) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Patrick's School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Eskdale School ranks higher (62.5 vs 56.7 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 St Patrick's School (Napier)?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Napier and Marewa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Eskdale School: 423. St Patrick's School (Napier): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Eskdale School and St Patrick's School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Eskdale School is 12th of 69 and St Patrick's School (Napier) is 19th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).