Crofton Downs Primary School vs Seatoun School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students
| Measure | Crofton Downs Primary School Crofton Downs, Wellington | Seatoun School Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #30 of 176 | #13 of 176 |
| National rank | #211 of 1,559 | #133 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 168 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 357 | 356 |
| Total roll | 168 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Crofton Downs | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cdps.school.nz/ | www.seatoun.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Seatoun School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 77.5).
- •Seatoun School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (356 vs 357).
- •Seatoun School does better on roll size (389 vs 168).
- •Seatoun School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -25%).
- •Seatoun School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 168.
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 Crofton Downs Primary School better than Seatoun School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Seatoun School ranks higher (80.4 vs 77.5 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 Crofton Downs Primary School and Seatoun School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Crofton Downs and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Crofton Downs Primary School: 357. Seatoun School: 356. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Crofton Downs Primary School and Seatoun School rank in Wellington?
Crofton Downs Primary School is 30th of 176 and Seatoun School is 13th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).