Pinehaven School vs Tawhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.6 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
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
| Measure | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington | Tawhai School Stokes Valley, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 176 | #108 of 176 |
| National rank | #392 of 1,559 | #709 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 198 | 345 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 438 |
| Total roll | 198 | 345 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 13% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pinehaven | Stokes Valley |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pinehaven.school.nz | www.tawhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pinehaven School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.3 vs 56.7).
- •Pinehaven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 438).
- •Tawhai School does better on roll size (345 vs 198).
- •Tawhai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.3% vs -24.6%).
- •Tawhai School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 198.
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 Tawhai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pinehaven School ranks higher (70.3 vs 56.7 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 Tawhai School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pinehaven and Stokes Valley in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pinehaven School: 398. Tawhai School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pinehaven School and Tawhai School rank in Wellington?
Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 and Tawhai School is 108th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).