Schools in Tawa, Wellington (2026)
8 schools · 2,789 students · 7 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 426.
Ranked schools in Tawa
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 176Redwood School (Tawa)Tawa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 377 · 317 students
- 275St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)Tawa · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 402 · 160 students
- 374Tawa SchoolTawa · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 425 students
- 474Greenacres SchoolTawa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 384 · 166 students
- 566Tawa CollegeTawa · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 440 · 1,031 students
- 664Tawa IntermediateTawa · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 456 students
- 758Hampton Hill SchoolTawa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 118 students
- 832Linden SchoolTawa · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 500 · 116 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood School (Tawa) Tawa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.1 Top 25% | 377 | 317 |
| 2 | St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) Tawa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 74.6 Top 25% | 402 | 160 |
| 3 | Tawa School Tawa · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 74.4 Top 25% | 426 | 425 |
| 4 | Greenacres School Tawa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 73.5 Top 25% | 384 | 166 |
| 5 | Tawa College Tawa · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.0 Top 50% | 440 | 1,031 |
| 6 | Tawa Intermediate Tawa · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 63.7 Top 50% | 426 | 456 |
| 7 | Hampton Hill School Tawa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.1 Top 50% | 428 | 118 |
| 8 | Linden School Tawa · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.3 Lower 50% | 500 | 116 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tawa?
Redwood School (Tawa) is the highest-ranked school in Tawa with a Success Index (NZ) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Tawa?
Tawa has 8 schools (5 contributing, 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate) educating 2,789 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Tawa?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Tawa is 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.