Ngati Toa School vs St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 677 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
144 students
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
| Measure | Ngati Toa School Titahi Bay, Wellington | St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #1324 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 144 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 477 |
| Total roll | 144 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11% | -64.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75.7% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 38.2% | 37.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Titahi Bay | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ngatitoa.school.nz/ | www.saintpius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.7 vs 30.2).
- •St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 495).
- •Ngati Toa School does better on roll size (144 vs 16).
- •Ngati Toa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11% vs -64.9%).
- •Ngati Toa School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 16.
- •Ngati Toa School is a state school while St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) 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 Ngati Toa School better than St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) ranks higher (32.7 vs 30.2 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 Ngati Toa School and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Titahi Bay and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngati Toa School: 495. St Pius X School (Titahi Bay): 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngati Toa School and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) rank in Wellington?
Ngati Toa School is 157th of 176 and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).