Naenae School vs St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 667 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
| Measure | Naenae School Naenae, Wellington | St Bernadette's School (Naenae) Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 176 | #153 of 176 |
| National rank | #1242 of 1,559 | #1272 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 361 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 488 |
| Total roll | 361 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 67.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 38% | 56.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.naenaeprimary.school/ | www.stbs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Naenae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.0 vs 32.3).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 529).
- •Naenae School does better on roll size (361 vs 132).
- •Naenae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -9.2%).
- •Naenae School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 132.
- •Naenae School is a state school while St Bernadette's School (Naenae) 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 Naenae School better than St Bernadette's School (Naenae)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Naenae School ranks higher (34.0 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 Naenae School and St Bernadette's School (Naenae)?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Naenae and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Naenae School: 529. St Bernadette's School (Naenae): 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Naenae School and St Bernadette's School (Naenae) rank in Wellington?
Naenae School is 149th of 176 and St Bernadette's School (Naenae) is 153rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).