Dyer Street School vs Naenae School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 848 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
| Measure | Dyer Street School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Naenae School Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 176 | #149 of 176 |
| National rank | #881 of 1,559 | #1242 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 213 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 529 |
| Total roll | 213 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.3% | 67.9% |
| Pacific students | 19.2% | 38% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | dyerstreetschool.com/ | www.naenaeprimary.school/ |
The verdict
- •Dyer Street School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.5 vs 34.0).
- •Dyer Street School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (460 vs 529).
- •Naenae School does better on roll size (361 vs 213).
- •Naenae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 0%).
- •Naenae School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 213.
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 Dyer Street School better than Naenae School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dyer Street School ranks higher (49.5 vs 34.0 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 Dyer Street School and Naenae School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dyer Street School: 460. Naenae School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dyer Street School and Naenae School rank in Wellington?
Dyer Street School is 123rd of 176 and Naenae School is 149th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).