Richmond School (Napier) vs Te Awa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond School (Napier)
Maraenui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
72 students
Te Awa School
Napier South ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
170 students
| Measure | Richmond School (Napier) Maraenui, Hawke's Bay | Te Awa School Napier South, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 69 | #63 of 69 |
| National rank | #1559 of 1,559 | #1519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 72 | 170 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 536 |
| Total roll | 72 | 170 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37.9% | -5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 72.2% | 75.9% |
| Pacific students | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maraenui | Napier South |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.richmondnapier.school.nz/ | www.teawa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Awa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.1 vs 12.7).
- โขTe Awa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (536 vs 569).
- โขTe Awa School does better on roll size (170 vs 72).
- โขTe Awa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.6% vs -37.9%).
- โขTe Awa School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 72.
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 Richmond School (Napier) better than Te Awa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awa School ranks higher (19.1 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 Richmond School (Napier) and Te Awa School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maraenui and Napier South in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Richmond School (Napier): 569. Te Awa School: 536. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Richmond School (Napier) and Te Awa School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Richmond School (Napier) is 69th of 69 and Te Awa School is 63rd of 69 among contributing schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).