Avalon Intermediate vs St Michael's School (Taita)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
| Measure | Avalon Intermediate Avalon, Wellington | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 176 | #133 of 176 |
| National rank | #1258 of 1,559 | #1072 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 174 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 476 |
| Total roll | 174 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.2% | 12% |
| Pacific students | 33.9% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Avalon | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | avalonintermediate.school.nz | www.stmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 32.8).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 509).
- •Avalon Intermediate does better on roll size (174 vs 133).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs 1.9%).
- •Avalon Intermediate is the larger school with 174 students compared with 133.
- •Avalon Intermediate is a state school while St Michael's School (Taita) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Avalon Intermediate better than St Michael's School (Taita)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avalon Intermediate and St Michael's School (Taita)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Avalon and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Avalon Intermediate: 509. St Michael's School (Taita): 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Avalon Intermediate and St Michael's School (Taita) rank in Wellington?
Avalon Intermediate is 151st of 176 and St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).