South Wellington Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Newtown, Wellington 6023 · Wellington City
#68 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington
#364 of 1,559 nationally
About South Wellington Intermediate
South Wellington Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Newtown, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 340 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 68th of 176 ranked intermediate schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.8%; pacific students 8.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Newtown; South Wellington Intermediate ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)400
- Roll size (10%)340
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.6%
- 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 South Wellington Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 340
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.2%
- 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 South Wellington Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near South Wellington Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 647 m away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 776 m away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 799 m away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 1.0 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 1.2 km away
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.3 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 1.4 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.4 km away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
89 students
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Wellington Intermediate a good school?
South Wellington Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #68 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 South Wellington Intermediate rank in Wellington?
South Wellington Intermediate ranks #68 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington and #364 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend South Wellington Intermediate?
South Wellington Intermediate had 340 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is South Wellington Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
South Wellington Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near South Wellington Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Wellington Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.