Berhampore School vs South Wellington Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 647 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
| Measure | Berhampore School Berhampore, Wellington | South Wellington Intermediate Newtown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 176 | #68 of 176 |
| National rank | #329 of 1,559 | #364 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 273 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 400 |
| Total roll | 273 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Berhampore | Newtown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.berhampore.school.nz | www.swis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Berhampore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 71.2).
- •Berhampore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 400).
- •South Wellington Intermediate does better on roll size (340 vs 273).
- •South Wellington Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.6% vs -11.3%).
- •South Wellington Intermediate is the larger school with 340 students compared with 273.
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 Berhampore School better than South Wellington Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Berhampore School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.2 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 Berhampore School and South Wellington Intermediate?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Berhampore and Newtown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Berhampore School: 392. South Wellington Intermediate: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Berhampore School and South Wellington Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Berhampore School is 60th of 176 and South Wellington Intermediate is 68th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).