Tawa Intermediate vs Tawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
456 students
Tawa School
Tawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
425 students
| Measure | Tawa Intermediate Tawa, Wellington | Tawa School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 176 | #52 of 176 |
| National rank | #540 of 1,559 | #290 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 456 | 425 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 426 |
| Total roll | 456 | 425 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.2% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 14.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.tawaint.school.nz | www.tawa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 63.7).
- โขTawa Intermediate does better on roll size (456 vs 425).
- โขTawa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs -16.2%).
- โขTawa Intermediate is the larger school with 456 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 Intermediate better than Tawa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawa School ranks higher (74.4 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 Intermediate and Tawa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawa Intermediate: 426. Tawa School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawa Intermediate and Tawa School rank in Wellington?
Tawa Intermediate is 92nd of 176 and Tawa School is 52nd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).