St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) vs St Patrick's School (Napier)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 62 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay)
Waipukurau · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
St Patrick's School (Napier)
Marewa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay | St Patrick's School (Napier) Marewa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 69 | #19 of 69 |
| National rank | #766 of 1,559 | #708 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 108 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 435 |
| Total roll | 108 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9% | -24.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.1% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waipukurau | Marewa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.stjosephschb.school.nz | www.stpatsnapier.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 54.5).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 436).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) does better on roll size (239 vs 108).
- •St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9% vs -24.3%).
- •St Patrick's School (Napier) is the larger school with 239 students compared with 108.
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 St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) better than St Patrick's School (Napier)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's School (Napier) ranks higher (56.7 vs 54.5 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 St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) and St Patrick's School (Napier)?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Waipukurau and Marewa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay): 436. St Patrick's School (Napier): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) and St Patrick's School (Napier) rank in Hawke's Bay?
St Joseph's School (Central Hawke's Bay) is 23rd of 69 and St Patrick's School (Napier) is 19th of 69 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).