Churton Park School vs St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
298 students
| Measure | Churton Park School Churton Park, Wellington | St Brigids School (Johnsonville) Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 176 | #41 of 176 |
| National rank | #183 of 1,559 | #244 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 327 | 298 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 372 |
| Total roll | 327 | 298 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.1% | -8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.churtonpark.school.nz | www.stbrigids.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Churton Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.7 vs 76.6).
- •Churton Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 372).
- •Churton Park School does better on roll size (327 vs 298).
- •St Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.8% vs -13.1%).
- •Churton Park School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 298.
- •Churton Park School is a state school while St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Churton Park School better than St Brigids School (Johnsonville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Churton Park School ranks higher (78.7 vs 76.6 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 Churton Park School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton Park School: 361. St Brigids School (Johnsonville): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton Park School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) rank in Wellington?
Churton Park School is 24th of 176 and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is 41st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).