Newtown School vs St Annes School (Newtown)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 173 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
| Measure | Newtown School Newtown, Wellington | St Annes School (Newtown) Newtown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #86 of 176 | #88 of 176 |
| National rank | #487 of 1,559 | #505 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 325 | 221 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 435 |
| Total roll | 325 | 221 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | 42.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 31.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newtown | Newtown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newtown.school.nz | www.st-annes.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (65.4 vs 64.8).
- •Newtown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 435).
- •Newtown School does better on roll size (325 vs 221).
- •St Annes School (Newtown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.3% vs -9.8%).
- •Newtown School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 221.
- •Newtown School is a state school while St Annes School (Newtown) 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 Newtown School better than St Annes School (Newtown)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newtown School and St Annes School (Newtown)?
About 173 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Newtown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newtown School: 417. St Annes School (Newtown): 435. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newtown School and St Annes School (Newtown) rank in Wellington?
Newtown School is 86th of 176 and St Annes School (Newtown) is 88th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).