St Michael's School (Taita) vs Taita College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 469 m 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
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students
| Measure | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington | Taita College Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 176 | #46 of 46 |
| National rank | #1072 of 1,559 | #437 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 133 | 331 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 520 |
| Total roll | 133 | 331 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | -4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 58.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 49.4% |
| Māori students | 12% | 40.8% |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | 42.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taita | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stmichaels.school.nz | www.taita.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 20.5).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 520).
- •Taita College does better on roll size (331 vs 133).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -4.2%).
- •Taita College is the larger school with 331 students compared with 133.
- •St Michael's School (Taita) is a state integrated school while Taita 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 Michael's School (Taita) better than Taita College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 20.5 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 Taita College?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Taita and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's School (Taita): 476. Taita College: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's School (Taita) and Taita College rank in Wellington?
St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 and Taita College is 46th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).