Schools in Taita, Wellington (2026)
4 schools · 688 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 515.
Taita, in Wellington, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 688 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Taita's schools is 515, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Michael's School (Taita) (41.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Pomare School (27.3, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Taita Central School (26.8, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Taita College (331 students), St Michael's School (Taita) (133 students), Taita Central School (118 students).
Ranked schools in Taita
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 142St Michael's School (Taita)Taita · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 133 students
- 227Pomare SchoolTaita · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 106 students
- 327Taita Central SchoolTaita · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 118 students
- 421Taita CollegeTaita · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 520 · 331 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 41.5 Lower 50% | 476 | 133 |
| 2 | Pomare School Taita · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.3 Lower 50% | 515 | 106 |
| 3 | Taita Central School Taita · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.8 Lower 50% | 504 | 118 |
| 4 | Taita College Taita · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 20.5 Lower 50% | 520 | 331 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Taita?
St Michael's School (Taita) is the highest-ranked school in Taita with a Success Index (NZ) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Taita?
Taita has 4 schools (1 full primary, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 688 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Taita?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Taita is 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.