St Bernadette's School (Naenae) vs Wā Ora Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 750 m 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
Wā Ora Montessori
Naenae · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
256 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's School (Naenae) Naenae, Wellington | Wā Ora Montessori Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #153 of 176 | #19 of 46 |
| National rank | #1272 of 1,559 | #109 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 132 | 256 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 396 |
| Total roll | 132 | 256 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| Pacific students | 56.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stbs.school.nz | www.waora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wā Ora Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.1 vs 32.3).
- •Wā Ora Montessori does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 488).
- •Wā Ora Montessori does better on roll size (256 vs 132).
- •Wā Ora Montessori does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -9.2%).
- •Wā Ora Montessori is the larger school with 256 students compared with 132.
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 Wā Ora Montessori?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wā Ora Montessori ranks higher (69.1 vs 32.3 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 Wā Ora Montessori?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Naenae and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae): 488. Wā Ora Montessori: 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernadette's School (Naenae) and Wā Ora Montessori rank in Wellington?
St Bernadette's School (Naenae) is 153rd of 176 and Wā Ora Montessori is 19th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).