New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 423 m 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
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
293 students
| Measure | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 391 |
| Total roll | โ | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | โ | 11.3% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | nzpaa.school.nz/ | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 62.6).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 459).
- โขNew Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is a charter school while St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa better than St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 423 m in a straight line, between Trentham and Heretaunga in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).