Napier Central School vs Napier Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 645 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napier Central School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Napier Girls' High School
Bluff Hill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
| Measure | Napier Central School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Napier Girls' High School Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 69 | #5 of 25 |
| National rank | #414 of 1,559 | #101 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 259 | 1,015 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 448 |
| Total roll | 259 | 1,015 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.6% |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 2.4% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Bluff Hill |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.napiercentral.school.nz | www.nghs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 69.3).
- •Napier Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 448).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 259).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -13.3%).
- •Napier Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 259.
- •Napier Central School is co-educational and Napier Girls' High School is girls.
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 Central School better than Napier Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Girls' High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.3 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 Central School and Napier Girls' High School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Napier and Bluff Hill in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Central School: 403. Napier Girls' High School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Central School and Napier Girls' High School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Central School is 9th of 69 and Napier Girls' High School is 5th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).