Greenacres School vs Linden School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 619 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
| Measure | Greenacres School Tawa, Wellington | Linden School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 176 | #152 of 176 |
| National rank | #307 of 1,559 | #1269 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 166 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 500 |
| Total roll | 166 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | 22.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 39.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.greenacres.school.nz | www.linden.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Greenacres School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 32.3).
- •Greenacres School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 500).
- •Greenacres School does better on roll size (166 vs 116).
- •Linden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.7% vs -14.4%).
- •Greenacres School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 116.
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 Greenacres School better than Linden School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greenacres School ranks higher (73.5 vs 32.3 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 Greenacres School and Linden School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenacres School: 384. Linden School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenacres School and Linden School rank in Wellington?
Greenacres School is 56th of 176 and Linden School is 152nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).