Marewa School vs Napier Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marewa School
Marewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
261 students
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
| Measure | Marewa School Marewa, Hawke's Bay | Napier Central School Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 69 | #9 of 69 |
| National rank | #1527 of 1,559 | #414 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 261 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 403 |
| Total roll | 261 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 68.6% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 19.5% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marewa | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.marewa.school.nz | www.napiercentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.3 vs 18.4).
- •Napier Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 542).
- •Marewa School does better on roll size (261 vs 259).
- •Marewa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -13.3%).
- •Marewa School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 259.
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 Marewa School better than Napier Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Central School ranks higher (69.3 vs 18.4 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 Marewa School and Napier Central School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Marewa and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marewa School: 542. Napier Central School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marewa School and Napier Central School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Marewa School is 65th of 69 and Napier Central School is 9th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).