Naenae College vs Naenae Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 327 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students
| Measure | Naenae College Lower Hutt, Wellington | Naenae Intermediate Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 46 | #140 of 176 |
| National rank | #312 of 486 | #1192 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 862 | 296 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 483 |
| Total roll | 862 | 296 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.2% | -26.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.7% | – |
| Māori students | 28% | 30.1% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.naenae-college.school.nz | www.naenaeint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Naenae College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.1 vs 35.8).
- •Naenae Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 500).
- •Naenae College does better on roll size (862 vs 296).
- •Naenae College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.2% vs -26.9%).
- •Naenae College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 296.
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 Naenae College better than Naenae Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Naenae College ranks higher (39.1 vs 35.8 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 Naenae College and Naenae Intermediate?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Naenae College: 500. Naenae Intermediate: 483. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Naenae College and Naenae Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Naenae College is 37th of 46 and Naenae Intermediate is 140th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).