Nelson Park School vs St Patrick's School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Park School
Napier ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
356 students
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
239 students
| Measure | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay | St Patrick's School (Napier) Marewa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 69 | #19 of 69 |
| National rank | #940 of 1,559 | #708 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 356 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 435 |
| Total roll | 356 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.1% | -24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26.1% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Marewa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.school.nz | www.stpatsnapier.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Patrick's School (Napier) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 47.4).
- โขSt Patrick's School (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 458).
- โขNelson Park School does better on roll size (356 vs 239).
- โขNelson Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.1% vs -24.3%).
- โขNelson Park School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 239.
- โขNelson Park School is a state school while St Patrick's School (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 Nelson Park School better than St Patrick's School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Napier) ranks higher (56.7 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 St Patrick's School (Napier)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Napier and Marewa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Park School: 458. St Patrick's School (Napier): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Park School and St Patrick's School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 and St Patrick's School (Napier) is 19th of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).