Schools in South Wairarapa District, Wellington (2026)
8 schools · 1,771 students · 7 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 457.
South Wairarapa District, in Wellington, has 8 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,771 students. By level there are 7 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 7 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across South Wairarapa District's schools is 457, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Greytown School (66.3, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Kuranui College (61.7, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Martinborough School (57.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kuranui College (748 students), Greytown School (311 students), Martinborough School (256 students).
Schools are spread across 4 suburbs or towns, with the most in Featherston (4), Greytown (2), Martinborough (1), Pirinoa (1).
Ranked schools in South Wairarapa District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 166Greytown SchoolGreytown · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 311 students
- 262Kuranui CollegeGreytown · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 468 · 748 students
- 358Martinborough SchoolMartinborough · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 256 students
- 450St Teresa's School (Featherston)Featherston · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 118 students
- 546South Featherston SchoolFeatherston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 457 · 66 students
- 644Kahutara SchoolFeatherston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 456 · 90 students
- 735Featherston School Te Kura o PaetūmokaiFeatherston · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 497 · 149 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greytown School Greytown · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 414 | 311 |
| 2 | Kuranui College Greytown · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 61.7 Top 50% | 468 | 748 |
| 3 | Martinborough School Martinborough · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 57.8 Top 50% | 433 | 256 |
| 4 | St Teresa's School (Featherston) Featherston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 50.3 Top 50% | 453 | 118 |
| 5 | South Featherston School Featherston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 46.0 Lower 50% | 457 | 66 |
| 6 | Kahutara School Featherston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.2 Lower 50% | 456 | 90 |
| 7 | Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai Featherston · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.2 Lower 50% | 497 | 149 |
Other schools in South Wairarapa District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in South Wairarapa District side by side →
Suburb or towns in South Wairarapa District
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in South Wairarapa District?
Greytown School is the highest-ranked school in South Wairarapa District with a Success Index (NZ) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in South Wairarapa District?
South Wairarapa District has 8 schools (7 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,771 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in South Wairarapa District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in South Wairarapa District is 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.