Taita College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taita, Wellington 5019 · Lower Hutt City
#46 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#437 of 486 nationally
About Taita College
Taita College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Taita, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 331 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 46th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (39th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.8%; pacific students 42.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Taita; Taita College ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)520
- Roll size (10%)331
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)58.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49.4%
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 Taita College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 520
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 331
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 58.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 40.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 42.9%
- 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 Taita College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Taita College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Taita College has changed over time.
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Schools near Taita College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 469 m away
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students · 501 m away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.1 km away
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 1.6 km away
Koraunui School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 1.6 km away
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.9 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.9 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 2.7 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 2.8 km away
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
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422 students
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573 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
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TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · State composite · Years 1–13
171 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taita College a good school?
Taita College has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #46 of 46 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 Taita College rank in Wellington?
Taita College ranks #46 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #437 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Taita College?
Taita College had 331 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Taita College a primary school or a secondary school?
Taita College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Taita College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taita College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.