Evans Bay Intermediate vs Kilbirnie School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 800 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
| Measure | Evans Bay Intermediate Kilbirnie, Wellington | Kilbirnie School Hataitai, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #75 of 176 | #7 of 176 |
| National rank | #396 of 1,559 | #77 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 333 | 213 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 377 |
| Total roll | 333 | 213 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.7% | 2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Hataitai |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ebis.school.nz | www.kilbirnie.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kilbirnie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.2 vs 70.1).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 403).
- •Evans Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (333 vs 213).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -19.7%).
- •Evans Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 333 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 Evans Bay Intermediate better than Kilbirnie School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kilbirnie School ranks higher (83.2 vs 70.1 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 Evans Bay Intermediate and Kilbirnie School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Kilbirnie and Hataitai in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Evans Bay Intermediate: 403. Kilbirnie School: 377. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Evans Bay Intermediate and Kilbirnie School rank in Wellington?
Evans Bay Intermediate is 75th of 176 and Kilbirnie School is 7th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).