Greenacres School vs Tawa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 696 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
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
| Measure | Greenacres School Tawa, Wellington | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 176 | #25 of 46 |
| National rank | #307 of 1,559 | #132 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 166 | 1,031 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 440 |
| Total roll | 166 | 1,031 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | -22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 12.7% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.greenacres.school.nz | www.tawacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Greenacres School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 66.0).
- •Greenacres School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 440).
- •Tawa College does better on roll size (1,031 vs 166).
- •Greenacres School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.4% vs -22.4%).
- •Tawa College is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 166.
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 Tawa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greenacres School ranks higher (73.5 vs 66.0 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 Greenacres School and Tawa College?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenacres School: 384. Tawa College: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenacres School and Tawa College rank in Wellington?
Greenacres School is 56th of 176 and Tawa College is 25th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).