Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) vs Richmond School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 661 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)
Maraenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Richmond School (Napier)
Maraenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
72 students
| Measure | Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay | Richmond School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 69 | #69 of 69 |
| National rank | #1552 of 1,559 | #1559 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 126 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 562 | 569 |
| Total roll | 126 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.7% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 99.2% | 72.2% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 20.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maraenui | Maraenui |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.maraenui.school.nz | www.richmondnapier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.2 vs 12.7).
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (562 vs 569).
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) does better on roll size (126 vs 72).
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.7% vs -37.9%).
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is the larger school with 126 students compared with 72.
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 Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) better than Richmond School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) ranks higher (14.2 vs 12.7 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 Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) and Richmond School (Napier)?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Maraenui and Maraenui in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier): 562. Richmond School (Napier): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) and Richmond School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is 66th of 69 and Richmond School (Napier) is 69th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).