New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa vs Pinehaven School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham ยท Charter secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
198 students
| Measure | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #74 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #392 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | โ | 198 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 398 |
| Total roll | โ | 198 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | โ | 4.5% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Pinehaven |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | nzpaa.school.nz/ | www.pinehaven.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPinehaven School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.3 vs 62.6).
- โขPinehaven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 459).
- โขNew Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is a charter school while Pinehaven School is a state 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa better than Pinehaven School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pinehaven School ranks higher (70.3 vs 62.6 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and Pinehaven School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Pinehaven in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. Pinehaven School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and Pinehaven School rank in Wellington?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked and Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).