Tawa Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawa, Wellington 5028 · Wellington City
#92 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington
#540 of 1,559 nationally
About Tawa Intermediate
Tawa Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Tawa, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 456 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 92nd of 176 ranked intermediate schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 15.4%; international students 0.7%.
There are 8 schools in Tawa; Tawa Intermediate ranks 6th of 8 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%)426
- Roll size (10%)456
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.2%
- 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 Tawa Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 456
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Tawa Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Tawa Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students · 239 m away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
· 465 m away
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students · 486 m away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 550 m away
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 910 m away
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students · 1.2 km away
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students · 1.7 km away
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students · 1.8 km away
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 2.2 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students
Ōpaki School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tawa Intermediate a good school?
Tawa Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 63.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #92 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 Tawa Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Tawa Intermediate ranks #92 of 176 intermediate schools in Wellington and #540 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tawa Intermediate?
Tawa Intermediate had 456 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Tawa Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Tawa Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tawa Intermediate?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tawa Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.