Redwood School (Tawa) vs Tawa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
317 students
Tawa College
Tawa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,031 students
| Measure | Redwood School (Tawa) Tawa, Wellington | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 176 | #25 of 46 |
| National rank | #254 of 1,559 | #132 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 317 | 1,031 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 440 |
| Total roll | 317 | 1,031 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.1% | -22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 91.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 76.5% |
| Mฤori students | 12% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.redwood.school.nz | www.tawacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRedwood School (Tawa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.1 vs 66.0).
- โขRedwood School (Tawa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 440).
- โขTawa College does better on roll size (1,031 vs 317).
- โขRedwood School (Tawa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.1% vs -22.4%).
- โขTawa College is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 317.
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 Tawa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Redwood School (Tawa) ranks higher (76.1 vs 66.0 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 Tawa College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Redwood School (Tawa): 377. Tawa College: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Redwood School (Tawa) and Tawa College rank in Wellington?
Redwood School (Tawa) is 44th of 176 and Tawa College is 25th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).