He Huarahi Tamariki vs Tawa Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 465 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden ยท State teen parent unit
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
456 students
| Measure | He Huarahi Tamariki Linden, Wellington | Tawa Intermediate Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #92 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #540 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Intermediate |
| Year range | โ | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | โ | 456 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 426 |
| Total roll | โ | 456 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | -16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 20% |
| Pacific students | โ | 15.4% |
| International students | โ | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Linden | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hht.school.nz | www.tawaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTawa Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 569).
- โขTawa Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.2% vs -19.4%).
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 Intermediate?
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 Intermediate?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Linden and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Huarahi Tamariki: 569. Tawa Intermediate: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Huarahi Tamariki and Tawa Intermediate rank in Wellington?
He Huarahi Tamariki is unranked and Tawa Intermediate is 92nd of 176 among teen parent unit schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).