Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Brooklyn, Wellington 6021 · Wellington City
#49 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#282 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is a state full primary located in Brooklyn, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 223 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 49th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.5%; pacific students 4.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Brooklyn; Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)380
- Roll size (10%)223
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.4%
- 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 Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 380
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 223
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- 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 Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 964 m away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 1.1 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.3 km away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.4 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.5 km away
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students · 1.9 km away
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students · 2.0 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 2.2 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 2.3 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School a good school?
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #49 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 Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School rank in Wellington?
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School ranks #49 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #282 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School had 223 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.