Birchville School vs Dyer Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 18 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
| Measure | Birchville School Birchville, Wellington | Dyer Street School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 176 | #123 of 176 |
| National rank | #1035 of 1,559 | #881 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 136 | 213 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 460 |
| Total roll | 136 | 213 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 19.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birchville | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.birchville.school.nz | dyerstreetschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dyer Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.5 vs 43.3).
- •Dyer Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 461).
- •Dyer Street School does better on roll size (213 vs 136).
- •Dyer Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -13.5%).
- •Dyer Street School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 136.
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 Birchville School better than Dyer Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dyer Street School ranks higher (49.5 vs 43.3 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 Birchville School and Dyer Street School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Birchville and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birchville School: 461. Dyer Street School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birchville School and Dyer Street School rank in Wellington?
Birchville School is 132nd of 176 and Dyer Street School is 123rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).