Adventure School vs Papakowhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
| Measure | Adventure School Whitby, Wellington | Papakowhai School Papakowhai, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #43 of 176 | #37 of 176 |
| National rank | #250 of 1,559 | #231 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 464 | 476 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 389 | 387 |
| Total roll | 464 | 476 |
| 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% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Papakowhai |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.adventure.school.nz | www.papakowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.3 vs 76.8).
- •Papakowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (387 vs 389).
- •Papakowhai School does better on roll size (476 vs 464).
- •Adventure School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.6% vs -7.7%).
- •Papakowhai School is the larger school with 476 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 Papakowhai School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adventure School and Papakowhai School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Papakowhai in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Adventure School: 389. Papakowhai School: 387. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Adventure School and Papakowhai School rank in Wellington?
Adventure School is 43rd of 176 and Papakowhai School is 37th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).