Naenae School vs Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naenae School
Naenae ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
361 students
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
158 students
| Measure | Naenae School Naenae, Wellington | Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni Fairfield, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 176 | #126 of 176 |
| National rank | #1242 of 1,559 | #985 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 361 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 470 |
| Total roll | 361 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | 89.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 67.9% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 38% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Fairfield |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.naenaeprimary.school/ | www.epuni.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.6 vs 34.0).
- โขTe Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 529).
- โขNaenae School does better on roll size (361 vs 158).
- โขTe Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni does better on roll growth (5 years) (89.5% vs 17.6%).
- โขNaenae School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 158.
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 Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni ranks higher (45.6 vs 34.0 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 Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Naenae and Fairfield in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Naenae School: 529. Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Naenae School and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni rank in Wellington?
Naenae School is 149th of 176 and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is 126th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).