St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawa, Wellington 5028 · Wellington City
#50 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#284 of 1,559 nationally
About St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is a state integrated contributing located in Tawa, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 160 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 50th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (43th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.6%; pacific students 39.4%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Tawa; St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) ranks 2nd 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%)402
- Roll size (10%)160
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.4%
- 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 St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 402
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 160
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 39.4%
- 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 St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 422 m away
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students · 657 m away
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.5 km away
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students · 1.6 km away
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
456 students · 1.8 km away
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students · 2.0 km away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
· 2.3 km away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 2.4 km away
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students · 2.9 km away
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) a good school?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) rank in Wellington?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) ranks #50 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #284 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) had 160 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Francis Xavier School (Tawa); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.