He Huarahi Tamariki vs Wellington S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden ยท State teen parent unit
Wellington S D A School
Porirua ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
107 students
| Measure | He Huarahi Tamariki Linden, Wellington | Wellington S D A School Porirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #122 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #876 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 107 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 453 |
| Total roll | โ | 107 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | โ | 64.5% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Linden | Porirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hht.school.nz | www.wellingtonsda.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWellington S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 569).
- โขWellington S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.6% vs -19.4%).
- โขHe Huarahi Tamariki is a state school while Wellington S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wellington S D A 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 He Huarahi Tamariki and Wellington S D A School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Linden and Porirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Huarahi Tamariki: 569. Wellington S D A School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Huarahi Tamariki and Wellington S D A School rank in Wellington?
He Huarahi Tamariki is unranked and Wellington S D A School is 122nd of 176 among teen parent unit schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).