Tawa College vs Tawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 985 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 School
Tawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
425 students
| Measure | Tawa College Tawa, Wellington | Tawa School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #25 of 46 | #52 of 176 |
| National rank | #132 of 486 | #290 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,031 | 425 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 426 |
| Total roll | 1,031 | 425 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.4% | 17.2% |
| 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% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.8% | 14.1% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.tawacollege.school.nz | www.tawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 66.0).
- โขTawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 440).
- โขTawa College does better on roll size (1,031 vs 425).
- โขTawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -22.4%).
- โขTawa College is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 425.
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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawa School ranks higher (74.4 vs 66.0 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 Tawa College and Tawa School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawa College: 440. Tawa School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawa College and Tawa School rank in Wellington?
Tawa College is 25th of 46 and Tawa School is 52nd of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).