Mana College vs St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
| Measure | Mana College Takapuwahia, Wellington | St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 46 | – |
| National rank | #355 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 507 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 477 |
| Total roll | 507 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | -64.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.2% | – |
| Māori students | 58.4% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 36.7% | 37.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takapuwahia | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mana.school.nz | www.saintpius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (33.3 vs 32.7).
- •St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 509).
- •Mana College does better on roll size (507 vs 16).
- •Mana College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.6% vs -64.9%).
- •Mana College is the larger school with 507 students compared with 16.
- •Mana College is a state school while St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) 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 Mana College better than St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
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 Mana College and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Takapuwahia and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mana College: 509. St Pius X School (Titahi Bay): 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mana College and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) rank in Wellington?
Mana College is 41st of 46 and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).