Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) vs St Patrick's School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
| Measure | Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay | St Patrick's School (Napier) Marewa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 69 | #19 of 69 |
| National rank | #1552 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 | 126 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 562 | 435 |
| Total roll | 126 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.7% | -24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 99.2% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maraenui | Marewa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.maraenui.school.nz | www.stpatsnapier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 14.2).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 562).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) does better on roll size (239 vs 126).
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.7% vs -24.3%).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) is the larger school with 239 students compared with 126.
- •Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) 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 Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) better than St Patrick's School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Napier) ranks higher (56.7 vs 14.2 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 St Patrick's School (Napier)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maraenui and Marewa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier): 562. St Patrick's School (Napier): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) and St Patrick's School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) is 66th 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).