Overview
Napier Central School is a state contributing school in Napier, Hawke's Bay. It is a co-educational school. The school has 237 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 403 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Napier City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityNapier City
RegionHawke's Bay
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode4110
MoE School ID2618
Student Demographics
Total Roll237
European/Pakeha73.4%
Maori8.4%
Pacific2.1%
Asian15.6%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI403
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)