Amesbury School vs Churton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
| Measure | Amesbury School Churton Park, Wellington | Churton Park School Churton Park, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #19 of 176 | #24 of 176 |
| National rank | #163 of 1,559 | #183 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 269 | 327 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 361 |
| Total roll | 269 | 327 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | -13.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 4% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Churton Park |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.amesbury.school.nz | www.churtonpark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.2 vs 78.7).
- •Amesbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 361).
- •Churton Park School does better on roll size (327 vs 269).
- •Churton Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.1% vs -17.6%).
- •Churton Park School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 269.
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 Amesbury School better than Churton Park 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 Amesbury School and Churton Park School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Churton Park in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amesbury School: 349. Churton Park School: 361. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amesbury School and Churton Park School rank in Wellington?
Amesbury School is 19th of 176 and Churton Park School is 24th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).