St Bernard's College vs Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
| Measure | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt, Wellington | Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni Fairfield, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 46 | #126 of 176 |
| National rank | #154 of 486 | #985 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 676 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 470 |
| Total roll | 676 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 89.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.2% | – |
| Māori students | 26.2% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 23.4% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Fairfield |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sbc.school.nz | www.epuni.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.3 vs 45.6).
- •St Bernard's College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 470).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll size (676 vs 158).
- •Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni does better on roll growth (5 years) (89.5% vs 1.4%).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 676 students compared with 158.
- •St Bernard's College is a state integrated school while Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Bernard's College is boys and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is co-educational.
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 Bernard's College better than Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Bernard's College ranks higher (62.3 vs 45.6 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 Bernard's College and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Fairfield in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernard's College: 444. Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Bernard's College and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni rank in Wellington?
St Bernard's College is 27th of 46 and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is 126th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).