Schools in Newtown, Wellington (2026)
3 schools · 886 students · 2 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 417.
Newtown, in Wellington, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 886 students. By level there are 1 intermediate, 1 contributing, 1 full primary; by sector 2 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Newtown's schools is 417, below the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is South Wellington Intermediate (71.2, top 25% of intermediate schools nationally), followed by Newtown School (65.4, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), and St Annes School (Newtown) (64.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are South Wellington Intermediate (340 students), Newtown School (325 students), St Annes School (Newtown) (221 students).
Ranked schools in Newtown
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 171South Wellington IntermediateNewtown · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 400 · 340 students
- 265Newtown SchoolNewtown · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 325 students
- 365St Annes School (Newtown)Newtown · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 435 · 221 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Wellington Intermediate Newtown · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 71.2 Top 25% | 400 | 340 |
| 2 | Newtown School Newtown · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.4 Top 50% | 417 | 325 |
| 3 | St Annes School (Newtown) Newtown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 64.8 Top 50% | 435 | 221 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Newtown side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newtown?
South Wellington Intermediate is the highest-ranked school in Newtown with a Success Index (NZ) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Newtown?
Newtown has 3 schools (1 intermediate, 1 contributing, 1 full primary) educating 886 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Newtown?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Newtown is 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.