Napier Girls' High School vs Napier Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napier Girls' High School
Bluff Hill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students
Napier Intermediate
Hospital Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
361 students
| Measure | Napier Girls' High School Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay | Napier Intermediate Hospital Hill, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 25 | #44 of 69 |
| National rank | #101 of 486 | #1271 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,015 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 497 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 77.6% | – |
| Māori students | 28% | 41.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Bluff Hill | Hospital Hill |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nghs.school.nz | www.nis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 32.3).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 497).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 361).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -2%).
- •Napier Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 361.
- •Napier Girls' High School is girls and Napier Intermediate 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 Girls' High School better than Napier Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Girls' High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 32.3 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 Girls' High School and Napier Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bluff Hill and Hospital Hill in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Girls' High School: 448. Napier Intermediate: 497. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Girls' High School and Napier Intermediate rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Girls' High School is 5th of 25 and Napier Intermediate is 44th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).