Cashmere Avenue School vs Ngaio School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashmere Avenue School
Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
| Measure | Cashmere Avenue School Khandallah, Wellington | Ngaio School Ngaio, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #15 of 176 | #22 of 176 |
| National rank | #142 of 1,559 | #171 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 317 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 353 |
| Total roll | 317 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.1% | -34.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Ngaio |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cashmere-ave.school.nz | www.ngaio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 79.0).
- •Cashmere Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 353).
- •Cashmere Avenue School does better on roll size (317 vs 277).
- •Cashmere Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.1% vs -34.8%).
- •Cashmere Avenue School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 277.
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 Cashmere Avenue School better than Ngaio School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere Avenue School ranks higher (80.0 vs 79.0 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 Cashmere Avenue School and Ngaio School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Ngaio in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere Avenue School: 344. Ngaio School: 353. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere Avenue School and Ngaio School rank in Wellington?
Cashmere Avenue School is 15th of 176 and Ngaio School is 22nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).