Island Bay School vs South Wellington Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students
| Measure | Island Bay School Island Bay, Wellington | South Wellington Intermediate Newtown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 176 | #68 of 176 |
| National rank | #206 of 1,559 | #364 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 347 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 400 |
| Total roll | 347 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.9% | -4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Island Bay | Newtown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.islandbay.school.nz | www.swis.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Island Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.8 vs 71.2).
- •Island Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 400).
- •Island Bay School does better on roll size (347 vs 340).
- •South Wellington Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.6% vs -18.9%).
- •Island Bay School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 340.
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 Island Bay School better than South Wellington Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Island Bay School ranks higher (77.8 vs 71.2 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 Island Bay School and South Wellington Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Island Bay and Newtown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Island Bay School: 371. South Wellington Intermediate: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Island Bay School and South Wellington Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Island Bay School is 29th of 176 and South Wellington Intermediate is 68th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).