Napier Community High School vs Nelson Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napier Community High School
Napier ยท State activity centre
Nelson Park School
Napier ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
356 students
| Measure | Napier Community High School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #30 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #940 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 356 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 458 |
| Total roll | โ | 356 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 26.1% |
| Pacific students | โ | 3.9% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | www.nelsonpark.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNelson Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 569).
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 Community High School better than Nelson Park School?
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 Community High School and Nelson Park School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Napier and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Community High School: 569. Nelson Park School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Community High School and Nelson Park School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Community High School is unranked and Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 among activity centre schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).