St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) vs Trentham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
293 students
Trentham School
Trentham ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
377 students
| Measure | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington | Trentham School Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 176 | #129 of 176 |
| National rank | #153 of 1,559 | #999 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 293 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 464 |
| Total roll | 293 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Heretaunga | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ | www.trentham.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 45.1).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 464).
- โขTrentham School does better on roll size (377 vs 293).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -15.6%).
- โขTrentham School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 293.
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is a state integrated school while Trentham School is a state 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) better than Trentham School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 vs 45.1 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 Brendan's School (Heretaunga) and Trentham School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Heretaunga and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Trentham School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) and Trentham School rank in Wellington?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 and Trentham School is 129th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).