Napier Boys' High School vs Te Awa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 368 m 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
Te Awa School
Napier South · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
| Measure | Napier Boys' High School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Te Awa School Napier South, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 25 | #63 of 69 |
| National rank | #148 of 486 | #1519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,280 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 536 |
| Total roll | 1,280 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.8% | -5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.8% | – |
| Māori students | 31.1% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| International students | 3.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier South |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nbhs.school.nz | www.teawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Napier Boys' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.0 vs 19.1).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 536).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on roll size (1,280 vs 170).
- •Napier Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.8% vs -5.6%).
- •Napier Boys' High School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 170.
- •Napier Boys' High School is boys and Te Awa 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 Te Awa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Boys' High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 19.1 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 Te Awa School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Napier and Napier South in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Boys' High School: 453. Te Awa School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Boys' High School and Te Awa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Boys' High School is 8th of 25 and Te Awa School is 63rd of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).