Churton Park School vs Northland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 9.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Churton Park School Churton Park, Wellington | Northland School Northland, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 176 | #28 of 176 |
| National rank | #183 of 1,559 | #203 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 327 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 360 |
| Total roll | 327 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.1% | -27.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Northland |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.churtonpark.school.nz | www.northland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.7 vs 77.9).
- •Northland School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (360 vs 361).
- •Churton Park School does better on roll size (327 vs 223).
- •Churton Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.1% vs -27.6%).
- •Churton Park School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 223.
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 Churton Park School better than Northland 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 Churton Park School and Northland School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Northland in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Churton Park School: 361. Northland School: 360. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Churton Park School and Northland School rank in Wellington?
Churton Park School is 24th of 176 and Northland School is 28th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).