Nelson Park School vs Port Ahuriri School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Park School
Napier · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Port Ahuriri School
Ahuriri · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
| Measure | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Port Ahuriri School Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 69 | #15 of 69 |
| National rank | #940 of 1,559 | #595 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 425 |
| Total roll | 356 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.1% | -18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Ahuriri |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.school.nz | www.portahuriri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Port Ahuriri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.5 vs 47.4).
- •Port Ahuriri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 458).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll size (356 vs 250).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.1% vs -18.5%).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 250.
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 Nelson Park School better than Port Ahuriri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Port Ahuriri School ranks higher (61.5 vs 47.4 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 Nelson Park School and Port Ahuriri School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Napier and Ahuriri in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Park School: 458. Port Ahuriri School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Park School and Port Ahuriri School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 and Port Ahuriri School is 15th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).