Berhampore School vs St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berhampore School
Berhampore ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
273 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
199 students
| Measure | Berhampore School Berhampore, Wellington | St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) Island Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 176 | #69 of 176 |
| National rank | #329 of 1,559 | #365 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 273 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 395 |
| Total roll | 273 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -21% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 9.5% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Berhampore | Island Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.berhampore.school.nz | www.sfds.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBerhampore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 71.2).
- โขBerhampore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 395).
- โขBerhampore School does better on roll size (273 vs 199).
- โขBerhampore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.3% vs -21%).
- โขBerhampore School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 199.
- โขBerhampore School is a state school while St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) 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 Berhampore School better than St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
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 St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Berhampore and Island Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Berhampore School: 392. St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Berhampore School and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) rank in Wellington?
Berhampore School is 60th of 176 and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is 69th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).