Birchville School vs Postgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 19 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
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
| Measure | Birchville School Birchville, Wellington | Postgate School Whitby, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 176 | #127 of 176 |
| National rank | #1035 of 1,559 | #989 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 136 | 328 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 136 | 328 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 55.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birchville | Whitby |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.birchville.school.nz | www.postgate.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Postgate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 43.3).
- •Postgate School does better on roll size (328 vs 136).
- •Postgate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.6% vs -13.5%).
- •Postgate School is the larger school with 328 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 Postgate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Postgate School ranks higher (45.5 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 Postgate School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Birchville and Whitby in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birchville School: 461. Postgate School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birchville School and Postgate School rank in Wellington?
Birchville School is 132nd of 176 and Postgate School is 127th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).