Tawhai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Stokes Valley, Wellington 5019 · Lower Hutt City
#108 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#709 of 1,559 nationally
About Tawhai School
Tawhai School is a state contributing located in Stokes Valley, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 345 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 108th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.7%; pacific students 13%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Stokes Valley; Tawhai School ranks 1st of 3 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%)438
- Roll size (10%)345
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.3%
- 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 Tawhai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 345
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13%
- 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 Tawhai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tawhai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 537 m away
Koraunui School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 922 m away
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students · 1.9 km away
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students · 2.1 km away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 2.3 km away
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students · 2.6 km away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 2.9 km away
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students · 3.2 km away
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 3.4 km away
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tawhai School a good school?
Tawhai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #108 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 Tawhai School rank in Wellington?
Tawhai School ranks #108 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #709 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tawhai School?
Tawhai School had 345 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Tawhai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tawhai School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tawhai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tawhai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.