Redwood School (Tawa) vs St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 422 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
| Measure | Redwood School (Tawa) Tawa, Wellington | St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 176 | #50 of 176 |
| National rank | #254 of 1,559 | #284 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 317 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 402 |
| Total roll | 317 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.1% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12% | 5.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 39.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.redwood.school.nz | www.sfxtawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Redwood School (Tawa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.1 vs 74.6).
- •Redwood School (Tawa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 402).
- •Redwood School (Tawa) does better on roll size (317 vs 160).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -16.1%).
- •Redwood School (Tawa) is the larger school with 317 students compared with 160.
- •Redwood School (Tawa) is a state school while St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) 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 Redwood School (Tawa) better than St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redwood School (Tawa) ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.6 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 Redwood School (Tawa) and St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwood School (Tawa): 377. St Francis Xavier School (Tawa): 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwood School (Tawa) and St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) rank in Wellington?
Redwood School (Tawa) is 44th of 176 and St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is 50th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).