Amesbury School vs Wadestown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 7.6 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
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
| Measure | Amesbury School Churton Park, Wellington | Wadestown School Wadestown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #19 of 176 | #20 of 176 |
| National rank | #163 of 1,559 | #167 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 269 | 255 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 349 |
| Total roll | 269 | 255 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | -25.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Wadestown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.amesbury.school.nz | www.wadestown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.2 vs 79.2).
- •Amesbury School does better on roll size (269 vs 255).
- •Amesbury School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.6% vs -25.1%).
- •Amesbury School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 255.
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 Wadestown 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 Wadestown School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Wadestown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amesbury School: 349. Wadestown School: 349. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amesbury School and Wadestown School rank in Wellington?
Amesbury School is 19th of 176 and Wadestown School is 20th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).