Brightwater School vs Wakefield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasman, New Zealand, 6.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater School
Brightwater · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Wakefield School
Wakefield · State full primary · Years 1–8
268 students
| Measure | Brightwater School Brightwater, Tasman | Wakefield School Wakefield, Tasman |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 22 | #13 of 22 |
| National rank | #747 of 1,559 | #767 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 246 | 268 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 246 | 268 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.9% | -12.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Brightwater | Wakefield |
| region | Tasman | Tasman |
| Website | www.brightwater.school.nz/ | www.wakefield.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.0 vs 54.5).
- •Brightwater School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Wakefield School does better on roll size (268 vs 246).
- •Wakefield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.5% vs -20.9%).
- •Wakefield School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brightwater School better than Wakefield School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brightwater School and Wakefield School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Brightwater and Wakefield in Tasman.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brightwater School: 439. Wakefield School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brightwater School and Wakefield School rank in Tasman?
Brightwater School is 11th of 22 and Wakefield School is 13th of 22 among contributing schools in Tasman on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).