Omahu School vs Richmond School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Omahu School
Hastings ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
55 students
Richmond School (Napier)
Maraenui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
72 students
| Measure | Omahu School Hastings, Hawke's Bay | Richmond School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #69 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #1559 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 55 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 569 |
| Total roll | 55 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.8% | -37.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 98.2% | 72.2% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 20.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings | Maraenui |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | www.richmondnapier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขOmahu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.4 vs 12.7).
- โขRichmond School (Napier) does better on roll size (72 vs 55).
- โขOmahu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.8% vs -37.9%).
- โขRichmond School (Napier) is the larger school with 72 students compared with 55.
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 Omahu School better than Richmond School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Omahu School ranks higher (14.4 vs 12.7 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 Omahu School and Richmond School (Napier)?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Maraenui in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Omahu School: 569. Richmond School (Napier): 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Omahu School and Richmond School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
Omahu School is unranked and Richmond School (Napier) is 69th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).