Schools in Newtown
Wellington · Wellington
There are 3 schools in and around Newtown, Wellington (Wellington) — 2 primary, 1 intermediate. St Annes School (Newtown) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Newtown ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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88
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review70 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review79 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing92Trajectory44ERO review60
What the record says about Newtown schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Annes School (Newtown)
St Annes School received an Education Review Office review in April 2023. The school uses targeted teaching programmes to support accelerated learning and achievement, and has a collaborative staff committed to professional growth and student wellbeing. The school community values learning and supports students' sense of identity and belonging.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Newtown schools
What schools are in Newtown?
Newtown, Wellington has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 intermediate): Newtown School, South Wellington Intermediate, St Annes School (Newtown). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Newtown?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Annes School (Newtown) ranks highest among Newtown schools (88/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Newtown?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Newtown does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Newtown address.
Decile or EQI — how are Newtown schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).