Postgate School vs Tairangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
| Measure | Postgate School Whitby, Wellington | Tairangi School Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 176 | #169 of 176 |
| National rank | #989 of 1,559 | #1435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 328 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 512 |
| Total roll | 328 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.6% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 55.5% | 70.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.postgate.school.nz | www.tairangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Postgate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.5 vs 25.1).
- •Postgate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 512).
- •Postgate School does better on roll size (328 vs 151).
- •Tairangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -12.6%).
- •Postgate School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 151.
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 Postgate School better than Tairangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Postgate School ranks higher (45.5 vs 25.1 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 Postgate School and Tairangi School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Postgate School: 461. Tairangi School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Postgate School and Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Postgate School is 127th of 176 and Tairangi School is 169th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).