Tawa College vs Tawa Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 239 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawa College
Tawa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,031 students
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
456 students
| Measure | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington | Tawa Intermediate Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 46 | #92 of 176 |
| National rank | #132 of 486 | #540 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 1,031 | 456 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 426 |
| Total roll | 1,031 | 456 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.4% | -16.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91.6% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 76.5% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.2% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 14.8% | 15.4% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.tawacollege.school.nz | www.tawaint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTawa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 63.7).
- โขTawa Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 440).
- โขTawa College does better on roll size (1,031 vs 456).
- โขTawa Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.2% vs -22.4%).
- โขTawa College is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 456.
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 Tawa College better than Tawa Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawa College ranks higher (66.0 vs 63.7 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 Tawa College and Tawa Intermediate?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawa College: 440. Tawa Intermediate: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawa College and Tawa Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Tawa College is 25th of 46 and Tawa Intermediate is 92nd of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).