Evans Bay Intermediate vs Lyall Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km 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
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
| Measure | Evans Bay Intermediate Kilbirnie, Wellington | Lyall Bay School Lyall Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #75 of 176 | #76 of 176 |
| National rank | #396 of 1,559 | #403 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 333 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 402 |
| Total roll | 333 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.7% | -19.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Lyall Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ebis.school.nz | www.lyallbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.1 vs 69.8).
- •Lyall Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 403).
- •Evans Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (333 vs 294).
- •Lyall Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.3% vs -19.7%).
- •Evans Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 333 students compared with 294.
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 Lyall Bay School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Evans Bay Intermediate and Lyall Bay School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Evans Bay Intermediate: 403. Lyall Bay School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Evans Bay Intermediate and Lyall Bay School rank in Wellington?
Evans Bay Intermediate is 75th of 176 and Lyall Bay School is 76th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).