Meeanee School vs Richmond School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meeanee School
Meeanee ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
103 students
Richmond School (Napier)
Maraenui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
72 students
| Measure | Meeanee School Meeanee, Hawke's Bay | Richmond School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 69 | #69 of 69 |
| National rank | #1245 of 1,559 | #1559 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 103 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 569 |
| Total roll | 103 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 29.1% | 72.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 20.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meeanee | Maraenui |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.meeanee.school.nz | www.richmondnapier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMeeanee School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.8 vs 12.7).
- โขMeeanee School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 569).
- โขMeeanee School does better on roll size (103 vs 72).
- โขMeeanee School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -37.9%).
- โขMeeanee School is the larger school with 103 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 Meeanee School better than Richmond School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Meeanee School ranks higher (33.8 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 Meeanee School and Richmond School (Napier)?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Meeanee and Maraenui in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meeanee School: 493. Richmond School (Napier): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meeanee School and Richmond School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Meeanee School is 41st of 69 and Richmond School (Napier) is 69th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).