Newlands Intermediate vs Raroa Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two intermediate schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
| Measure | Newlands Intermediate Newlands, Wellington | Raroa Normal Intermediate Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #14 of 176 | #23 of 176 |
| National rank | #137 of 1,559 | #181 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 516 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 379 |
| Total roll | 516 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlandsint.school.nz | www.raroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 78.8).
- •Raroa Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 398).
- •Raroa Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 516).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.2% vs -15.2%).
- •Raroa Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 516.
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 Newlands Intermediate better than Raroa Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands Intermediate ranks higher (80.3 vs 78.8 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 Newlands Intermediate and Raroa Normal Intermediate?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Newlands and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands Intermediate: 398. Raroa Normal Intermediate: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands Intermediate and Raroa Normal Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Newlands Intermediate is 14th of 176 and Raroa Normal Intermediate is 23rd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).