Mana College vs Titahi Bay Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mana College
Takapuwahia ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
507 students
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
168 students
| Measure | Mana College Takapuwahia, Wellington | Titahi Bay Intermediate Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 46 | #147 of 176 |
| National rank | #355 of 486 | #1238 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 507 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 504 |
| Total roll | 507 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.6% | 19.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 66.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.2% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 58.4% | 47% |
| Pacific students | 36.7% | 25% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Takapuwahia | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mana.school.nz | www.bayintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (33.3 vs 34.1).
- โขTitahi Bay Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 509).
- โขMana College does better on roll size (507 vs 168).
- โขTitahi Bay Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.6% vs 6.6%).
- โขMana College is the larger school with 507 students compared with 168.
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 Titahi Bay Intermediate?
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 Titahi Bay Intermediate?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Takapuwahia and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mana College: 509. Titahi Bay Intermediate: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mana College and Titahi Bay Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Mana College is 41st of 46 and Titahi Bay Intermediate is 147th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).