Sacred Heart Cathedral School vs St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
298 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Cathedral School Thorndon, Wellington | St Brigids School (Johnsonville) Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 176 | #41 of 176 |
| National rank | #264 of 1,559 | #244 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 240 | 298 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 372 |
| Total roll | 240 | 298 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -8.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| Pacific students | 22.1% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | sacred-heart.school.nz | www.stbrigids.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (75.8 vs 76.6).
- •St Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 375).
- •St Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on roll size (298 vs 240).
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -8.8%).
- •St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is the larger school with 298 students compared with 240.
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 Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Thorndon and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School: 375. St Brigids School (Johnsonville): 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart Cathedral School and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 45th of 176 and St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is 41st of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).