Nelson Park School vs Sacred Heart College (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Sacred Heart College (Napier)
Napier · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
351 students
| Measure | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Sacred Heart College (Napier) Napier, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 69 | #6 of 25 |
| National rank | #940 of 1,559 | #104 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 356 | 351 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 446 |
| Total roll | 356 | 351 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.1% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.6% |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.school.nz | www.sacredheartnapier.school.nz/Home/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.0 vs 47.4).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 458).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll size (356 vs 351).
- •Sacred Heart College (Napier) does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -12.1%).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 351.
- •Nelson Park School is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Napier) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Nelson Park School is co-educational and Sacred Heart College (Napier) is girls.
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 Sacred Heart College (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart College (Napier) ranks higher (70.0 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 Sacred Heart College (Napier)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Napier and Napier in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Park School: 458. Sacred Heart College (Napier): 446. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Park School and Sacred Heart College (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 and Sacred Heart College (Napier) is 6th of 25 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).