Chanel College vs Hadlow Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Chanel College Masterton, Wellington | Hadlow Preparatory School Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 46 | #57 of 176 |
| National rank | #232 of 486 | #308 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 337 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 386 |
| Total roll | 337 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.7% | – |
| Māori students | 20.2% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 1.5% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chanelcollege.school.nz | www.hadlow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hadlow Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 50.1).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 472).
- •Chanel College does better on roll size (337 vs 194).
- •Chanel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs -1%).
- •Chanel College is the larger school with 337 students compared with 194.
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 Chanel College better than Hadlow Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hadlow Preparatory School ranks higher (73.5 vs 50.1 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 Chanel College and Hadlow Preparatory School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chanel College: 472. Hadlow Preparatory School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chanel College and Hadlow Preparatory School rank in Wellington?
Chanel College is 31st of 46 and Hadlow Preparatory School is 57th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).