Kahutara School vs Titahi Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahutara School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
90 students
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students
| Measure | Kahutara School Featherston, Wellington | Titahi Bay School Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 176 | #124 of 176 |
| National rank | #1015 of 1,559 | #945 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 90 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 459 |
| Total roll | 90 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.8% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.6% | 48.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 18.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Featherston | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kahutara.school.nz/ | www.titahibay.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Titahi Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.3 vs 44.2).
- •Kahutara School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 459).
- •Titahi Bay School does better on roll size (376 vs 90).
- •Titahi Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.6% vs -26.8%).
- •Titahi Bay School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 90.
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 Kahutara School better than Titahi Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Titahi Bay School ranks higher (47.3 vs 44.2 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 Kahutara School and Titahi Bay School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Featherston and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahutara School: 456. Titahi Bay School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahutara School and Titahi Bay School rank in Wellington?
Kahutara School is 130th of 176 and Titahi Bay School is 124th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).