St Michael's School (Taita) vs Tui Glen School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
| Measure | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington | Tui Glen School Stokes Valley, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 176 | #160 of 176 |
| National rank | #1072 of 1,559 | #1348 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 133 | 180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 524 |
| Total roll | 133 | 180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.6% | 34.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12% | 56.1% |
| Pacific students | 70.7% | 27.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taita | Stokes Valley |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stmichaels.school.nz | www.tuiglen.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 29.0).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 524).
- •Tui Glen School does better on roll size (180 vs 133).
- •Tui Glen School does better on roll growth (5 years) (34.4% vs 8.6%).
- •Tui Glen School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 133.
- •St Michael's School (Taita) is a state integrated school while Tui Glen 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 Michael's School (Taita) better than Tui Glen School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 29.0 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 Michael's School (Taita) and Tui Glen School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Taita and Stokes Valley in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's School (Taita): 476. Tui Glen School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's School (Taita) and Tui Glen School rank in Wellington?
St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 and Tui Glen School is 160th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).