St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) vs Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
199 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
223 students
| Measure | St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) Island Bay, Wellington | Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School Brooklyn, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #69 of 176 | #49 of 176 |
| National rank | #365 of 1,559 | #282 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 199 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 380 |
| Total roll | 199 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21% | -10.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.6% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Island Bay | Brooklyn |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sfds.school.nz | www.ridgway.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTe Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 71.2).
- โขTe Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 395).
- โขTe Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School does better on roll size (223 vs 199).
- โขTe Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.4% vs -21%).
- โขTe Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 199.
- โขSt Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is a state integrated school while Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway 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 Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) better than Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School ranks higher (74.7 vs 71.2 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 Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Island Bay and Brooklyn in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay): 395. Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School rank in Wellington?
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay) is 69th of 176 and Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School is 49th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).