Central Regional Health School vs Mt Cook School (Wellington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 637 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
| Measure | Central Regional Health School Te Aro, Wellington | Mt Cook School (Wellington) Wellington, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 176 |
| National rank | – | #224 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 24 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 414 |
| Total roll | 24 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 54.2% | 11.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aro | Wellington |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.crhs.school.nz | www.mtcook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 569).
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) does better on roll size (303 vs 24).
- •Central Regional Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 4.7%).
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 24.
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 Central Regional Health School better than Mt Cook School (Wellington)?
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 Central Regional Health School and Mt Cook School (Wellington)?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Te Aro and Wellington in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Regional Health School: 569. Mt Cook School (Wellington): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Regional Health School and Mt Cook School (Wellington) rank in Wellington?
Central Regional Health School is unranked and Mt Cook School (Wellington) is 33rd of 176 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).