St Anthony's School (Seatoun) vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 27 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
34 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
293 students
| Measure | St Anthony's School (Seatoun) Seatoun, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 34 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 391 |
| Total roll | 34 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -37.1% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Seatoun | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stants.school.nz | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 69.1).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll size (293 vs 34).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -37.1%).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is the larger school with 293 students compared with 34.
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 St Anthony's School (Seatoun) better than St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 vs 69.1 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 St Anthony's School (Seatoun) and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Seatoun and Heretaunga in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Anthony's School (Seatoun): 391. St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Anthony's School (Seatoun) and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
St Anthony's School (Seatoun) is unranked and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).