Kilbirnie School vs Newtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
| Measure | Kilbirnie School Hataitai, Wellington | Newtown School Newtown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 176 | #86 of 176 |
| National rank | #77 of 1,559 | #487 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 213 | 325 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 417 |
| Total roll | 213 | 325 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8% | 19.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hataitai | Newtown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kilbirnie.school.nz | www.newtown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kilbirnie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.2 vs 65.4).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 417).
- •Newtown School does better on roll size (325 vs 213).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -9.8%).
- •Newtown School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 213.
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 Kilbirnie School better than Newtown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kilbirnie School ranks higher (83.2 vs 65.4 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 Kilbirnie School and Newtown School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hataitai and Newtown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kilbirnie School: 377. Newtown School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kilbirnie School and Newtown School rank in Wellington?
Kilbirnie School is 7th of 176 and Newtown School is 86th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).