Brooklyn School (Wellington) vs Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School (Wellington) Brooklyn, Wellington | Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School Brooklyn, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 176 | #49 of 176 |
| National rank | #156 of 1,559 | #282 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 379 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 362 | 380 |
| Total roll | 379 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.3% | -10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brooklynprimary.school.nz | www.ridgway.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.6 vs 74.7).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (362 vs 380).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll size (379 vs 223).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -10.4%).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) is the larger school with 379 students compared with 223.
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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) better than Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Brooklyn School (Wellington) ranks higher (79.6 vs 74.7 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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brooklyn School (Wellington): 362. Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brooklyn School (Wellington) and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School rank in Wellington?
Brooklyn School (Wellington) is 18th of 176 and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is 49th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).