Napier Intermediate vs Takapau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 76 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napier Intermediate
Hospital Hill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
361 students
Takapau School
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
| Measure | Napier Intermediate Hospital Hill, Hawke's Bay | Takapau School Takapau, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 69 | #50 of 69 |
| National rank | #1271 of 1,559 | #1343 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 361 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 496 |
| Total roll | 361 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2% | -8.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.6% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 9.4% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hospital Hill | Takapau |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nis.school.nz | www.takapau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Napier Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.3 vs 29.2).
- •Takapau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (496 vs 497).
- •Napier Intermediate does better on roll size (361 vs 116).
- •Napier Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2% vs -8.3%).
- •Napier Intermediate is the larger school with 361 students compared with 116.
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 Intermediate better than Takapau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Napier Intermediate ranks higher (32.3 vs 29.2 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 Intermediate and Takapau School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Hospital Hill and Takapau in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Napier Intermediate: 497. Takapau School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Napier Intermediate and Takapau School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Napier Intermediate is 44th of 69 and Takapau School is 50th of 69 among intermediate schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).