Miramar North School vs Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Miramar North School Miramar, Wellington | Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School Brooklyn, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 176 | #49 of 176 |
| National rank | #279 of 1,559 | #282 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 237 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 380 |
| Total roll | 237 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.4% | -10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Brooklyn |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mns.school.nz | www.ridgway.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.7 vs 74.7).
- •Miramar North School does better on roll size (237 vs 223).
- •Miramar North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.4% vs -10.4%).
- •Miramar North School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 223.
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 Miramar North School better than Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
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 Miramar North School and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Brooklyn in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Miramar North School: 380. Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Miramar North School and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School rank in Wellington?
Miramar North School is 48th of 176 and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is 49th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).