St Brigids School (Johnsonville) vs Wellington Hills Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 455 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
298 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
180 students
| Measure | St Brigids School (Johnsonville) Johnsonville, Wellington | Wellington Hills Christian College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 176 | #12 of 46 |
| National rank | #244 of 1,559 | #90 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 298 | 180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 414 |
| Total roll | 298 | 180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.8% | 247.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stbrigids.school.nz | whcc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.6 vs 72.6).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 414).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) does better on roll size (298 vs 180).
- โขWellington Hills Christian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (247.1% vs -8.8%).
- โขSt Brigids School (Johnsonville) is the larger school with 298 students compared with 180.
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 Brigids School (Johnsonville) better than Wellington Hills Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brigids School (Johnsonville) ranks higher (76.6 vs 72.6 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 Brigids School (Johnsonville) and Wellington Hills Christian College?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Brigids School (Johnsonville): 372. Wellington Hills Christian College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Brigids School (Johnsonville) and Wellington Hills Christian College rank in Wellington?
St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is 41st of 176 and Wellington Hills Christian College is 12th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).