Cashmere Avenue School vs Wadestown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashmere Avenue School
Khandallah ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
317 students
Wadestown School
Wadestown ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
255 students
| Measure | Cashmere Avenue School Khandallah, Wellington | Wadestown School Wadestown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #15 of 176 | #20 of 176 |
| National rank | #142 of 1,559 | #167 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 317 | 255 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 349 |
| Total roll | 317 | 255 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.1% | -25.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Wadestown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cashmere-ave.school.nz | www.wadestown.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.0 vs 79.2).
- โขCashmere Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 349).
- โขCashmere Avenue School does better on roll size (317 vs 255).
- โขCashmere Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.1% vs -25.1%).
- โขCashmere Avenue School is the larger school with 317 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 Cashmere Avenue 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 Cashmere Avenue School and Wadestown School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Wadestown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere Avenue School: 344. Wadestown School: 349. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere Avenue School and Wadestown School rank in Wellington?
Cashmere Avenue School is 15th of 176 and Wadestown School is 20th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).