Tawa School vs Wellington S D A School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawa School
Tawa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
425 students
Wellington S D A School
Porirua ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
107 students
| Measure | Tawa School Tawa, Wellington | Wellington S D A School Porirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 176 | #122 of 176 |
| National rank | #290 of 1,559 | #876 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 425 | 107 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 453 |
| Total roll | 425 | 107 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.2% | 31.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.6% | 7.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 64.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Porirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.tawa.school.nz | www.wellingtonsda.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTawa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.4 vs 49.7).
- โขTawa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 453).
- โขTawa School does better on roll size (425 vs 107).
- โขWellington S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.6% vs 17.2%).
- โขTawa School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 107.
- โขTawa School is a state school while Wellington S D A School is a state integrated 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 Tawa School better than Wellington S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawa School ranks higher (74.4 vs 49.7 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 School and Wellington S D A School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Porirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawa School: 426. Wellington S D A School: 453. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawa School and Wellington S D A School rank in Wellington?
Tawa School is 52nd of 176 and Wellington S D A School is 122nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).