St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) vs Tawa College
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 Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
| Measure | St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) Tawa, Wellington | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 176 | #25 of 46 |
| National rank | #284 of 1,559 | #132 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 160 | 1,031 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 440 |
| Total roll | 160 | 1,031 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | -22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 39.4% | 14.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sfxtawa.school.nz | www.tawacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.6 vs 66.0).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 440).
- •Tawa College does better on roll size (1,031 vs 160).
- •St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -22.4%).
- •Tawa College is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 160.
- •St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is a state integrated school while Tawa College 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 Xavier School (Tawa) better than Tawa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) ranks higher (74.6 vs 66.0 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 Xavier School (Tawa) and Tawa College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa): 402. Tawa College: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) and Tawa College rank in Wellington?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is 50th of 176 and Tawa College is 25th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).