Nelson Park School vs Te Awa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.8 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
Te Awa School
Napier South · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students
| Measure | Nelson Park School Napier, Hawke's Bay | Te Awa School Napier South, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 69 | #63 of 69 |
| National rank | #940 of 1,559 | #1519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 458 | 536 |
| Total roll | 356 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.1% | -5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.1% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Napier | Napier South |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.nelsonpark.school.nz | www.teawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Nelson Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.4 vs 19.1).
- •Nelson Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (458 vs 536).
- •Nelson Park School does better on roll size (356 vs 170).
- •Te Awa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.6% vs -12.1%).
- •Nelson Park School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 170.
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 Te Awa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nelson Park School ranks higher (47.4 vs 19.1 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 Te Awa School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Napier and Napier South in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nelson Park School: 458. Te Awa School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nelson Park School and Te Awa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Nelson Park School is 30th of 69 and Te Awa School is 63rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).