Ngaio School vs Te Ara Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngaio School
Ngaio ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
277 students
Te Ara Activity Centre
Kaiwharawhara ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Ngaio School Ngaio, Wellington | Te Ara Activity Centre Kaiwharawhara, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #22 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #171 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 277 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 353 | 569 |
| Total roll | 277 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.1% | โ |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Ngaio | Kaiwharawhara |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ngaio.school.nz | www.teara.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNgaio School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (353 vs 569).
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 Te Ara Activity Centre?
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 Te Ara Activity Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ngaio and Kaiwharawhara in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaio School: 353. Te Ara Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaio School and Te Ara Activity Centre rank in Wellington?
Ngaio School is 22nd of 176 and Te Ara Activity Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).