Napier Girls' High School vs Port Ahuriri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | Napier Girls' High School Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay | Port Ahuriri School Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 25 | #15 of 69 |
| National rank | #101 of 486 | #595 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,015 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 425 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | -18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 77.6% | – |
| Māori students | 28% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 4% |
| International students | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Bluff Hill | Ahuriri |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nghs.school.nz | www.portahuriri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 61.5).
- •Port Ahuriri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 448).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 250).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -18.5%).
- •Napier Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 250.
- •Napier Girls' High School is girls and Port Ahuriri School 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 Port Ahuriri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Girls' High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 61.5 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 Port Ahuriri School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bluff Hill and Ahuriri in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Girls' High School: 448. Port Ahuriri School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Girls' High School and Port Ahuriri School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Girls' High School is 5th of 25 and Port Ahuriri School is 15th of 69 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).