Pinehaven School vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
| Measure | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #74 of 176 | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | #392 of 1,559 | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 198 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 391 |
| Total roll | 198 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pinehaven | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pinehaven.school.nz | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 70.3).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 398).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll size (293 vs 198).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -24.6%).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is the larger school with 293 students compared with 198.
- •Pinehaven School is a state school while St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) 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 Pinehaven School better than St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 vs 70.3 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 Pinehaven School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pinehaven and Heretaunga in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pinehaven School: 398. St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pinehaven School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).