Marewa School vs Te Awa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Te Awa School
Napier South · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
| Measure | Marewa School Marewa, Hawke's Bay | Te Awa School Napier South, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 69 | #63 of 69 |
| National rank | #1527 of 1,559 | #1519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 261 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 536 |
| Total roll | 261 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 68.6% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Marewa | Napier South |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.marewa.school.nz | www.teawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (18.4 vs 19.1).
- •Te Awa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (536 vs 542).
- •Marewa School does better on roll size (261 vs 170).
- •Te Awa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.6% vs -7.2%).
- •Marewa School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 170.
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 Te Awa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marewa School and Te Awa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Marewa and Napier South in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marewa School: 542. Te Awa School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marewa School and Te Awa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Marewa School is 65th of 69 and Te Awa School is 63rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).