Napier Girls' High School vs Sacred Heart College (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 442 m 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
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students
| Measure | Napier Girls' High School Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay | Sacred Heart College (Napier) Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #5 of 25 | #6 of 25 |
| National rank | #101 of 486 | #104 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,015 | 351 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 448 | 446 |
| Total roll | 1,015 | 351 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.8% | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 77.6% | 77.6% |
| Māori students | 28% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 11.1% |
| International students | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Bluff Hill | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nghs.school.nz | www.sacredheartnapier.school.nz/Home/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.6 vs 70.0).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 448).
- •Napier Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,015 vs 351).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs 4.4%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (94.7% vs 90.8%).
- •Napier Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 351.
- •Napier Girls' High School is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Napier) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 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 Girls' High School and Sacred Heart College (Napier)?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Bluff Hill and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Girls' High School: 448. Sacred Heart College (Napier): 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Girls' High School and Sacred Heart College (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Girls' High School is 5th of 25 and Sacred Heart College (Napier) is 6th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).