He Huarahi Tamariki vs Tawa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 685 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
| Measure | He Huarahi Tamariki Linden, Wellington | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #25 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #132 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | – | 1,031 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 440 |
| Total roll | – | 1,031 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | -22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 76.5% |
| Māori students | – | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | – | 14.8% |
| International students | – | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Linden | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hht.school.nz | www.tawacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tawa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 569).
- •He Huarahi Tamariki does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.4% vs -22.4%).
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 He Huarahi Tamariki better than Tawa College?
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 He Huarahi Tamariki and Tawa College?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Linden and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Huarahi Tamariki: 569. Tawa College: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Huarahi Tamariki and Tawa College rank in Wellington?
He Huarahi Tamariki is unranked and Tawa College is 25th of 46 among teen parent unit schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).