Birchville School vs Te Kura o Hau Karetu
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchville School
Birchville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
136 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | Birchville School Birchville, Wellington | Te Kura o Hau Karetu Maoribank, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 176 | #168 of 176 |
| National rank | #1035 of 1,559 | #1410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 136 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 527 |
| Total roll | 136 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 25.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 55.9% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 21.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Birchville | Maoribank |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.birchville.school.nz | maoribankschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- โขBirchville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.3 vs 26.4).
- โขBirchville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 527).
- โขTe Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll size (152 vs 136).
- โขTe Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs -13.5%).
- โขTe Kura o Hau Karetu is the larger school with 152 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Birchville School ranks higher (43.3 vs 26.4 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Birchville and Maoribank in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birchville School: 461. Te Kura o Hau Karetu: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birchville School and Te Kura o Hau Karetu rank in Wellington?
Birchville School is 132nd of 176 and Te Kura o Hau Karetu is 168th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).