Arakura School vs Wainuiomata Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 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 Intermediate
Wainuiomata ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
337 students
| Measure | Arakura School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Wainuiomata Intermediate Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 176 | #134 of 176 |
| National rank | #1220 of 1,559 | #1082 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 152 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 502 |
| Total roll | 152 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 56.6% | 45.4% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 24.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.arakura.school.nz | www.wis.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWainuiomata Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.3 vs 34.5).
- โขArakura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 502).
- โขWainuiomata Intermediate does better on roll size (337 vs 152).
- โขWainuiomata Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs 1.4%).
- โขWainuiomata Intermediate is the larger school with 337 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wainuiomata Intermediate ranks higher (41.3 vs 34.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arakura School and Wainuiomata Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arakura School: 500. Wainuiomata Intermediate: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arakura School and Wainuiomata Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Arakura School is 144th of 176 and Wainuiomata Intermediate is 134th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).