Hadlow Preparatory School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Masterton, Wellington 5810 · Masterton District
#57 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#308 of 1,559 nationally
About Hadlow Preparatory School
Hadlow Preparatory School is a state integrated full primary located in Masterton, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 194 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 57th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Masterton; Hadlow Preparatory School ranks 2nd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)386
- Roll size (10%)194
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hadlow Preparatory School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 386
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 194
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hadlow Preparatory School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hadlow Preparatory School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students · 299 m away
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 407 m away
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 930 m away
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students · 1.1 km away
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students · 1.2 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 1.3 km away
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 1.6 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 1.8 km away
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students · 2.1 km away
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
· 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hadlow Preparatory School a good school?
Hadlow Preparatory School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #57 of 176 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hadlow Preparatory School rank in Wellington?
Hadlow Preparatory School ranks #57 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #308 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hadlow Preparatory School?
Hadlow Preparatory School had 194 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Hadlow Preparatory School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hadlow Preparatory School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Hadlow Preparatory School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hadlow Preparatory School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.