Naenae School vs Windley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 10 km 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
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
| Measure | Naenae School Naenae, Wellington | Windley School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 176 | #176 of 176 |
| National rank | #1242 of 1,559 | #1501 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 361 | 185 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 529 |
| Total roll | 361 | 185 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -33.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 67.9% | 48.1% |
| Pacific students | 38% | 59.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.naenaeprimary.school/ | – |
The verdict
- •Naenae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.0 vs 20.9).
- •Naenae School does better on roll size (361 vs 185).
- •Naenae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -33.4%).
- •Naenae School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 185.
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 Windley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Naenae School ranks higher (34.0 vs 20.9 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 Windley School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Naenae and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Naenae School: 529. Windley School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Naenae School and Windley School rank in Wellington?
Naenae School is 149th of 176 and Windley School is 176th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).