Wilford School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Petone, Wellington 5012 · Lower Hutt City
#101 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#632 of 1,559 nationally
About Wilford School
Wilford School is a state full primary located in Petone, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 204 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 101st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.5%; pacific students 11.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Petone; Wilford School ranks 3rd of 4 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%)428
- Roll size (10%)204
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.5%
- 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 Wilford School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 204
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.3%
- 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 Wilford School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wilford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 347 m away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 695 m away
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 880 m away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 884 m away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.2 km away
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 1.2 km away
Randwick School
Moera · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 1.3 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 1.7 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.8 km away
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students
Tawa Intermediate
Tawa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
456 students
Tawa School
Tawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
425 students
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students
Martinborough School
Martinborough · State full primary · Years 1–8
256 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilford School a good school?
Wilford School has a Success Index (NZ) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #101 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 Wilford School rank in Wellington?
Wilford School ranks #101 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #632 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wilford School?
Wilford School had 204 students in 2026, a change of -28% over five years.
Is Wilford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wilford School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wilford School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.