St Michael's School (Taita) vs St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
| Measure | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington | St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #1072 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 133 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 477 |
| Total roll | 133 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -64.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | 37.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taita | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stmichaels.school.nz | www.saintpius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 32.7).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 477).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll size (133 vs 16).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -64.9%).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) is the larger school with 133 students compared with 16.
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 Michael's School (Taita) better than St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 32.7 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 Michael's School (Taita) and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Taita and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's School (Taita): 476. St Pius X School (Titahi Bay): 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's School (Taita) and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) rank in Wellington?
St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).