Schools in Petone, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 770 students · 4 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 428.
Ranked schools in Petone
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 183Korokoro SchoolPetone · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 375 · 200 students
- 268Sacred Heart School (Petone)Petone · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 163 students
- 360Wilford SchoolPetone · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 204 students
- 458Petone Central SchoolPetone · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 203 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korokoro School Petone · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 83.0 Top 5% | 375 | 200 |
| 2 | Sacred Heart School (Petone) Petone · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 68.1 Top 25% | 415 | 163 |
| 3 | Wilford School Petone · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 59.7 Top 50% | 428 | 204 |
| 4 | Petone Central School Petone · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 57.9 Top 50% | 447 | 203 |
Other schools in Petone
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Petone?
Korokoro School is the highest-ranked school in Petone with a Success Index (NZ) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Petone?
Petone has 5 schools (4 full primary, 1 activity centre) educating 770 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Petone?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Petone is 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.