Arakura School vs Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 35 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arakura School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
| Measure | Arakura School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai Featherston, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 176 | #142 of 176 |
| National rank | #1220 of 1,559 | #1203 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 152 | 149 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 497 |
| Total roll | 152 | 149 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 56.6% | 38.3% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Featherston |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.arakura.school.nz | www.featherston.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.5 vs 35.2).
- •Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (497 vs 500).
- •Arakura School does better on roll size (152 vs 149).
- •Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs 1.4%).
- •Arakura School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 149.
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 Arakura School better than Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai?
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 Arakura School and Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Featherston in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arakura School: 500. Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai: 497. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arakura School and Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai rank in Wellington?
Arakura School is 144th of 176 and Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai is 142nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).