Linden School vs Wellington S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students
| Measure | Linden School Tawa, Wellington | Wellington S D A School Porirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 176 | #122 of 176 |
| National rank | #1269 of 1,559 | #876 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 116 | 107 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 453 |
| Total roll | 116 | 107 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.7% | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.3% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 39.7% | 64.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Porirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.linden.school.nz | www.wellingtonsda.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington S D A School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.7 vs 32.3).
- •Wellington S D A School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (453 vs 500).
- •Linden School does better on roll size (116 vs 107).
- •Wellington S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.6% vs 22.7%).
- •Linden School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 107.
- •Linden School 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 Linden School better than Wellington S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington S D A School ranks higher (49.7 vs 32.3 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 Linden School and Wellington S D A School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Porirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Linden School: 500. Wellington S D A School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Linden School and Wellington S D A School rank in Wellington?
Linden School is 152nd of 176 and Wellington S D A School is 122nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).