Rewa Rewa School vs St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rewa Rewa School
Newlands ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
143 students
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
298 students
| Measure | Rewa Rewa School Newlands, Wellington | St Brigids School (Johnsonville) Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 176 | #41 of 176 |
| National rank | #237 of 1,559 | #244 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 143 | 298 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 372 |
| Total roll | 143 | 298 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.5% | -8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14% | 6.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.rewarewa.school.nz | www.stbrigids.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.7 vs 76.6).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 392).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on roll size (298 vs 143).
- โขRewa Rewa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.5% vs -8.8%).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) is the larger school with 298 students compared with 143.
- โขRewa Rewa School is a state school while St Brigids School (Johnsonville) 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 Rewa Rewa School better than St Brigids School (Johnsonville)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rewa Rewa School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newlands and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rewa Rewa School: 392. St Brigids School (Johnsonville): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rewa Rewa School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) rank in Wellington?
Rewa Rewa School is 40th of 176 and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is 41st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).