Key facts
- School number3007
- School typeContributing · Years 1–6
- AuthorityState : Integrated
- GenderCo-Educational
- BoardingNo
- Language of instructionEnglish medium / other settings
- Established1 September 1960
About St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic primary school in Tawa, Wellington, catering to students from Year 1 to Year 6. It was established in 1960 and has been connected with the Brigidine Sisters since its founding. The school's crest is that of the Brigidine Sisters, whose connection to Wellington dates to 1898. The crest incorporates diamonds adapted from the episcopal crest of the Brigidine founder, Bishop Daniel Delany, along with St Brigid's Cross and a Lamp of Learning.
The school's motto and values — Strength and Gentleness (Tū Māia, Tū Aroha) — are drawn directly from the Brigidine order. The school describes these as strength of mind and gentleness of heart.
The school's stated mission is to provide a Catholic environment in which children develop spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Its vision is expressed as: we believe, we learn, we grow.
The school is located on the main road into Tawa, with a catchment area extending from Johnsonville to Whitby. Facilities include classrooms, a computerised library, a school hall, and outdoor grounds.
Enrolment
No enrolment scheme listedNo enrolment scheme is currently listed for St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) in the available Ministry of Education data. Check the current Ministry of Education information or contact the school for the latest enrolment arrangements.
School donations
The Ministry of Education profile states that: "Donations may be requested".
Check directly with the school for current charges, contributions or other costs. Learn more on the donations scheme or fees and charges at school, both on education.govt.nz.
Equity Index
The Ministry publishes this figure as a bare number — KuraData shows it against the directory-wide average, so you can see where St Francis Xavier School (Tawa) actually sits, not just the number on its own.
The Equity Index estimates the socio-economic barriers students face, on average, and is used to inform government funding and support. It is not a measure of school quality or academic performance.
Higher values indicate a higher level of estimated socio-economic barriers; lower values indicate fewer. Learn how the Equity Index is calculated →
Student ethnicity
The Ministry publishes this as a raw table — here it's visualised directly against St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)'s own roll, so the shape of it is clear at a glance.
- European — 50 students (31.3%)
- Asian — 60 students (37.5%)
- Pacific — 63 students (39.4%)
- Māori — 9 students (5.6%)
- MELAA — 12 students (7.5%)
- Other — 1 students (0.6%)
Percentages may sum to more than 100% because students can identify with more than one ethnic group.
Education pathway
Nearby schools serving the next or previous year levels are shown as potential pathway options. They do not indicate formal enrolment pathways or actual student transfers.
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Tawa Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 1.8 km
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Whitby Collegiate Secondary · Years 7–15 · 9.2 km
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Evans Bay Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 15.3 km
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Wainuiomata High School Secondary · Years 9–15 · 12.3 km
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New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Secondary · Years 9–15 · 17.5 km
Location
- Street addressMain Road
- SuburbTawa
- CityWellington
- Local authorityWellington City
Official contact details
- ContactJoan Woods
- Phone+64 4 232 8927
- Emailoffice@sfxtawa.school.nz
- Websitewww.sfxtawa.school.nz
Nearby schools
Schools physically closest to St Francis Xavier School (Tawa), regardless of year level.
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Redwood School (Tawa) Contributing · Years 1–6 · 422 m
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Tawa Intermediate Intermediate · Years 7–8 · 1.8 km
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He Huarahi Tamariki Teen Parent Unit · 2.3 km
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Wellington S D A School Full Primary · Years 1–8 · 3.4 km
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Paparangi School Contributing · Years 1–6 · 4 km
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Frequently asked
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Sources & methodology
Every fact on this page traces back to one of the rows below — official Ministry of Education data, or St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)'s own published information, reviewed before publication. Nothing here is inferred or estimated beyond what its source actually states.
| Data | Source | Data period | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| School characteristics | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Student roll | Ministry of Education / Education Counts | September 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Equity Index | Education Counts | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Address & coordinates | Ministry of Education | — | 15 October 2026 |
| Contact details | NZ Schools Directory | Current | 15 October 2026 |
| School information (AI-curated, human-reviewed) | St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)'s official website | Current | 1 October 2026 |