Napier Central School vs Nelson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 924 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
Nelson Park School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
| Measure | Napier Central School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 69 | #30 of 69 |
| National rank | #414 of 1,559 | #940 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 259 | 356 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 458 |
| Total roll | 259 | 356 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.napiercentral.school.nz | www.nelsonpark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.3 vs 47.4).
- •Napier Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 458).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll size (356 vs 259).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.1% vs -13.3%).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 259.
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 Nelson Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Central School ranks higher (69.3 vs 47.4 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 Nelson Park School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Napier and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Central School: 403. Nelson Park School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Central School and Nelson Park School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Central School is 9th of 69 and Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).