Napier Central School vs Sacred Heart College (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 681 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
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students
| Measure | Napier Central School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Sacred Heart College (Napier) Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 69 | #6 of 25 |
| National rank | #414 of 1,559 | #104 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 259 | 351 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 446 |
| Total roll | 259 | 351 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.6% |
| Māori students | 10.8% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.napiercentral.school.nz | www.sacredheartnapier.school.nz/Home/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (69.3 vs 70.0).
- •Napier Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 446).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on roll size (351 vs 259).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -13.3%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) is the larger school with 351 students compared with 259.
- •Napier Central School is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Napier) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Napier Central School is co-educational and Sacred Heart College (Napier) 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 Sacred Heart College (Napier)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Napier Central School and Sacred Heart College (Napier)?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Napier and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Central School: 403. Sacred Heart College (Napier): 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Central School and Sacred Heart College (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Central School is 9th of 69 and Sacred Heart College (Napier) is 6th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).