Clyde Quay School vs Hataitai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Clyde Quay School Mount Victoria, Wellington | Hataitai School Hataitai, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 176 | #31 of 176 |
| National rank | #234 of 1,559 | #217 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 225 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 365 |
| Total roll | 225 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.2% | -33.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.2% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Victoria | Hataitai |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.clydequay.school.nz | www.hataitai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.7 vs 77.4).
- •Hataitai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 369).
- •Clyde Quay School does better on roll size (225 vs 223).
- •Clyde Quay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.2% vs -33.7%).
- •Clyde Quay School is the larger school with 225 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 Clyde Quay School better than Hataitai 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 Clyde Quay School and Hataitai School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Hataitai in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clyde Quay School: 369. Hataitai School: 365. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clyde Quay School and Hataitai School rank in Wellington?
Clyde Quay School is 38th of 176 and Hataitai School is 31st of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).