Pomare School vs St Michael's School (Taita)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 596 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
| Measure | Pomare School Taita, Wellington | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 176 | #133 of 176 |
| National rank | #1392 of 1,559 | #1072 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 106 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 476 |
| Total roll | 106 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.8% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.5% | 12% |
| Pacific students | 44.3% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taita | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | – | www.stmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 27.3).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 515).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll size (133 vs 106).
- •Pomare School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.8% vs 8.6%).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) is the larger school with 133 students compared with 106.
- •Pomare School is a state school while St Michael's School (Taita) 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 Pomare School better than St Michael's School (Taita)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 27.3 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 Pomare School and St Michael's School (Taita)?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Taita and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pomare School: 515. St Michael's School (Taita): 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pomare School and St Michael's School (Taita) rank in Wellington?
Pomare School is 165th of 176 and St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).