St Michael's School (Taita)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taita, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#133 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1072 of 1,559 nationally
About St Michael's School (Taita)
St Michael's School (Taita) is a state integrated full primary located in Taita, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 133 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 133rd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12%; pacific students 70.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Taita; St Michael's School (Taita) ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)476
- Roll size (10%)133
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.6%
- 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 St Michael's School (Taita) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 476
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 133
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 70.7%
- 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 Michael's School (Taita) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Michael's School (Taita)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students · 469 m away
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students · 596 m away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 633 m away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.6 km away
Koraunui School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 2.0 km away
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 2.0 km away
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 2.3 km away
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 2.4 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 2.4 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Featherston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
118 students
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Michael's School (Taita) a good school?
St Michael's School (Taita) has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #133 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 Michael's School (Taita) rank in Wellington?
St Michael's School (Taita) ranks #133 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1072 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Michael's School (Taita)?
St Michael's School (Taita) had 133 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is St Michael's School (Taita) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Michael's School (Taita) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Michael's School (Taita)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Michael's School (Taita); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.