Greenacres School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawa, Wellington 5028 · Wellington City
#56 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#307 of 1,559 nationally
About Greenacres School
Greenacres School is a state contributing located in Tawa, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 166 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 56th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.7%; pacific students 10.8%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Tawa; Greenacres School ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)384
- Roll size (10%)166
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Greenacres School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 384
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 166
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Greenacres School has changed over time.
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Schools near Greenacres School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
456 students · 486 m away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
· 499 m away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 619 m away
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students · 696 m away
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.4 km away
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students · 1.5 km away
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students · 1.9 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students · 2.0 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 2.4 km away
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenacres School a good school?
Greenacres School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #56 of 176 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Greenacres School rank in Wellington?
Greenacres School ranks #56 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #307 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Greenacres School?
Greenacres School had 166 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Greenacres School a primary school or a secondary school?
Greenacres School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Greenacres School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Greenacres School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.