Marewa School vs William Colenso College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 825 m 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
William Colenso College
Onekawa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
371 students
| Measure | Marewa School Marewa, Hawke's Bay | William Colenso College Onekawa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 69 | #25 of 25 |
| National rank | #1527 of 1,559 | #481 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 261 | 371 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 548 |
| Total roll | 261 | 371 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 57.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 38% |
| Māori students | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Pacific students | 19.5% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 6.2% |
| suburb or town | Marewa | Onekawa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.marewa.school.nz | www.colenso.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Marewa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (18.4 vs 11.0).
- •Marewa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (542 vs 548).
- •William Colenso College does better on roll size (371 vs 261).
- •Marewa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.2% vs -9.2%).
- •William Colenso College is the larger school with 371 students compared with 261.
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 William Colenso College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Marewa School ranks higher (18.4 vs 11.0 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 William Colenso College?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Marewa and Onekawa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Marewa School: 542. William Colenso College: 548. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Marewa School and William Colenso College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Marewa School is 65th of 69 and William Colenso College is 25th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).