Clyde Quay School vs Mt Cook School (Wellington)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 517 m 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
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
| Measure | Clyde Quay School Mount Victoria, Wellington | Mt Cook School (Wellington) Wellington, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 176 | #33 of 176 |
| National rank | #234 of 1,559 | #224 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 225 | 303 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 369 | 414 |
| Total roll | 225 | 303 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.2% | 4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.2% | 11.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Victoria | Wellington |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.clydequay.school.nz | www.mtcook.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.7 vs 77.2).
- •Clyde Quay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (369 vs 414).
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) does better on roll size (303 vs 225).
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs -11.2%).
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 225.
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 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 Clyde Quay School and Mt Cook School (Wellington)?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Wellington in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clyde Quay School: 369. Mt Cook School (Wellington): 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clyde Quay School and Mt Cook School (Wellington) rank in Wellington?
Clyde Quay School is 38th of 176 and Mt Cook School (Wellington) is 33rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).