Redwood School (Tawa)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawa, Wellington 5249 · Wellington City
#44 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#254 of 1,559 nationally
About Redwood School (Tawa)
Redwood School (Tawa) is a state contributing school located in Tawa, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 317 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 44th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12%; pacific students 6.9%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Tawa; Redwood School (Tawa) ranks 1st 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%)377
- Roll size (10%)317
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.1%
- 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 Redwood School (Tawa) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 377
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 317
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 Redwood School (Tawa) has changed over time.
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Schools near Redwood School (Tawa)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students · 422 m away
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students · 1.0 km away
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.8 km away
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students · 2.0 km away
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
456 students · 2.2 km away
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students · 2.4 km away
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 2.5 km away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
· 2.7 km away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 2.8 km away
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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213 students
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Redwood School (Tawa) a good school?
Redwood School (Tawa) has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #44 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 Redwood School (Tawa) rank in Wellington?
Redwood School (Tawa) ranks #44 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #254 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Redwood School (Tawa)?
Redwood School (Tawa) had 317 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Redwood School (Tawa) a primary school or a secondary school?
Redwood School (Tawa) is classified as a contributing school covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Redwood School (Tawa)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Redwood School (Tawa); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.