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Schools in Marewa

Napier · Hawke's Bay & Gisborne

There are 2 schools in and around Marewa, Napier (Hawke's Bay & Gisborne) — 2 primary. St Patrick's School (Napier) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.

2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.

Schools in Marewa ranked by value-added score

The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.

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    St Patrick's School (Napier) logo
    St Patrick's School (Napier)

    Marewa · Full Primary · 268 students · EQI 420–449

    70

    / 100 composite

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    Wellbeing
    96
    Trajectory
    20
    ERO review
    79
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    Marewa School logo
    Marewa School

    Marewa · Contributing · 237 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)

    69

    / 100 composite

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    Wellbeing
    87
    Trajectory
    41
    ERO review
    70

Frequently asked questions about Marewa schools

What schools are in Marewa?

Marewa, Napier has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Marewa School, St Patrick's School (Napier). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Marewa?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Patrick's School (Napier) ranks highest among Marewa schools (70/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Marewa?

Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Marewa does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Marewa address.

Decile or EQI — how are Marewa schools rated for socio-economic need?

New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.

Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).