Wellington S D A School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua, Wellington 5249 · Porirua City
#122 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#876 of 1,559 nationally
About Wellington S D A School
Wellington S D A School is a state integrated full primary located in Porirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 107 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 122nd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.5%; pacific students 64.5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Porirua; Wellington S D A School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)453
- Roll size (10%)107
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)31.6%
- 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 Wellington S D A School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 453
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 107
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 31.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 64.5%
- 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 Wellington S D A School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wellington S D A School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 1.1 km away
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students · 1.1 km away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 1.3 km away
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
· 1.4 km away
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
456 students · 1.7 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.7 km away
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students · 1.8 km away
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students · 1.9 km away
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 2.1 km away
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Featherston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
118 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellington S D A School a good school?
Wellington S D A School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #122 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 Wellington S D A School rank in Wellington?
Wellington S D A School ranks #122 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #876 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wellington S D A School?
Wellington S D A School had 107 students in 2026, a change of +32% over five years.
Is Wellington S D A School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wellington S D A School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Wellington S D A School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wellington S D A School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.