Berhampore School vs Houghton Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
| Measure | Berhampore School Berhampore, Wellington | Houghton Valley School Houghton Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 176 | #34 of 176 |
| National rank | #329 of 1,559 | #227 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 273 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 366 |
| Total roll | 273 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.3% | -8.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Berhampore | Houghton Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.berhampore.school.nz | www.houghton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Houghton Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 72.7).
- •Houghton Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 392).
- •Berhampore School does better on roll size (273 vs 200).
- •Houghton Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.2% vs -11.3%).
- •Berhampore School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 200.
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 Berhampore School better than Houghton Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Houghton Valley School ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.7 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 Berhampore School and Houghton Valley School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Berhampore and Houghton Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Berhampore School: 392. Houghton Valley School: 366. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Berhampore School and Houghton Valley School rank in Wellington?
Berhampore School is 60th of 176 and Houghton Valley School is 34th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).