South Wellington Intermediate vs St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
340 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
199 students
| Measure | South Wellington Intermediate Newtown, Wellington | St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) Island Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #68 of 176 | #69 of 176 |
| National rank | #364 of 1,559 | #365 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 340 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 400 | 395 |
| Total roll | 340 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.6% | -21% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 10.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newtown | Island Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.swis.school.nz | www.sfds.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.2 vs 71.2).
- โขSt Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 400).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate does better on roll size (340 vs 199).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.6% vs -21%).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate is the larger school with 340 students compared with 199.
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate is a state school while St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) 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 South Wellington Intermediate better than St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
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 South Wellington Intermediate and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Island Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
South Wellington Intermediate: 400. St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay): 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do South Wellington Intermediate and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) rank in Wellington?
South Wellington Intermediate is 68th of 176 and St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is 69th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).