St Bernadette's School (Naenae) vs St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 53 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Naenae) Naenae, Wellington | St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) Ōtaki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #153 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #1272 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 132 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 562 |
| Total roll | 132 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | -55.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 95.2% |
| Pacific students | 56.8% | 33.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Ōtaki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stbs.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.3 vs 11.3).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 562).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) does better on roll size (132 vs 21).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -55.2%).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) is the larger school with 132 students compared with 21.
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 Bernadette's School (Naenae) better than St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernadette's School (Naenae) ranks higher (32.3 vs 11.3 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 Bernadette's School (Naenae) and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Naenae and Ōtaki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae): 488. St Peter Chanel School (Otaki): 562. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Naenae) and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) rank in Wellington?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae) is 153rd of 176 and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).