Adventure School vs Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
| Measure | Adventure School Whitby, Wellington | Discovery School Whitby, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #43 of 176 | #47 of 176 |
| National rank | #250 of 1,559 | #270 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 464 | 471 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 389 | 393 |
| Total roll | 464 | 471 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.6% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 14.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.adventure.school.nz | www.discovery.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Adventure School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 75.3).
- •Adventure School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (389 vs 393).
- •Discovery School does better on roll size (471 vs 464).
- •Adventure School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.6% vs -7.7%).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 464.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adventure School better than Discovery School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Adventure School ranks higher (76.3 vs 75.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adventure School and Discovery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Adventure School: 389. Discovery School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Adventure School and Discovery School rank in Wellington?
Adventure School is 43rd of 176 and Discovery School is 47th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).