Greenacres School vs Tawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km 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 School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students
| Measure | Greenacres School Tawa, Wellington | Tawa School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 176 | #52 of 176 |
| National rank | #307 of 1,559 | #290 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 166 | 425 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 384 | 426 |
| Total roll | 166 | 425 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.4% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 14.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.greenacres.school.nz | www.tawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (73.5 vs 74.4).
- •Greenacres School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (384 vs 426).
- •Tawa School does better on roll size (425 vs 166).
- •Tawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -14.4%).
- •Tawa School is the larger school with 425 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 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 Greenacres School and Tawa School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greenacres School: 384. Tawa School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greenacres School and Tawa School rank in Wellington?
Greenacres School is 56th of 176 and Tawa School is 52nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).