St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) vs Tawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 657 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
160 students
Tawa School
Tawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
425 students
| Measure | St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) Tawa, Wellington | Tawa School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 176 | #52 of 176 |
| National rank | #284 of 1,559 | #290 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 160 | 425 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 426 |
| Total roll | 160 | 425 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 39.4% | 14.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sfxtawa.school.nz | www.tawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.6 vs 74.4).
- โขSt Francis Xavier School (Tawa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 426).
- โขTawa School does better on roll size (425 vs 160).
- โขTawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs 5.4%).
- โขTawa School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 160.
- โขSt Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is a state integrated school while Tawa 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 Xavier School (Tawa) better than Tawa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) and Tawa School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa): 402. Tawa School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) and Tawa School rank in Wellington?
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) is 50th of 176 and Tawa School is 52nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).