Ngaio School vs St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
| Measure | Ngaio School Ngaio, Wellington | St Benedict's School (Khandallah) Khandallah, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #22 of 176 | #25 of 176 |
| National rank | #171 of 1,559 | #184 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 277 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 353 | 350 |
| Total roll | 277 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | -24.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaio | Khandallah |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ngaio.school.nz | www.st-benedicts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.0 vs 78.7).
- •St Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 353).
- •Ngaio School does better on roll size (277 vs 205).
- •St Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.8% vs -34.8%).
- •Ngaio School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 205.
- •Ngaio School is a state school while St Benedict's School (Khandallah) 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 Ngaio School better than St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
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 Ngaio School and St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ngaio and Khandallah in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaio School: 353. St Benedict's School (Khandallah): 350. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaio School and St Benedict's School (Khandallah) rank in Wellington?
Ngaio School is 22nd of 176 and St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is 25th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).