Arakura School vs Wainuiomata High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arakura School
Wainuiomata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
685 students
| Measure | Arakura School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Wainuiomata High School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 176 | #39 of 46 |
| National rank | #1220 of 1,559 | #344 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 152 | 685 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 509 |
| Total roll | 152 | 685 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 67.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 43.8% |
| Mฤori students | 56.6% | 50.1% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.arakura.school.nz | www.wainuiomatahigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.5 vs 34.8).
- โขArakura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 509).
- โขWainuiomata High School does better on roll size (685 vs 152).
- โขWainuiomata High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs 1.4%).
- โขWainuiomata High School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 152.
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 Wainuiomata High 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 Arakura School and Wainuiomata High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arakura School: 500. Wainuiomata High School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arakura School and Wainuiomata High School rank in Wellington?
Arakura School is 144th of 176 and Wainuiomata High School is 39th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).