Napier Boys' High School vs Taradale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napier Boys' High School
Napier · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,280 students
Taradale High School
Taradale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,028 students
| Measure | Napier Boys' High School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Taradale High School Taradale, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 25 | #10 of 25 |
| National rank | #148 of 486 | #185 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,280 | 1,028 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 448 |
| Total roll | 1,280 | 1,028 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.8% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.8% | 65.2% |
| Māori students | 31.1% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| International students | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Taradale |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nbhs.school.nz | www.ths.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 57.9).
- •Taradale High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 453).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,280 vs 1,028).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.8% vs -3.5%).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (85.3% vs 84.8%).
- •Napier Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 1,028.
- •Napier Boys' High School is boys and Taradale High School is co-educational.
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 Napier Boys' High School better than Taradale High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Boys' High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 57.9 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 Napier Boys' High School and Taradale High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Napier and Taradale in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Boys' High School: 453. Taradale High School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Boys' High School and Taradale High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Boys' High School is 8th of 25 and Taradale High School is 10th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).