Discovery School vs Ōtari School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 21 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
| Measure | Discovery School Whitby, Wellington | Ōtari School Wilton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #47 of 176 | #63 of 176 |
| National rank | #270 of 1,559 | #341 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 471 | 201 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 393 |
| Total roll | 471 | 201 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -3.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 40.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Wilton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.discovery.school.nz | www.otari.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.3 vs 72.0).
- •Discovery School does better on roll size (471 vs 201).
- •Ōtari School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.2% vs -7.7%).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 201.
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 Discovery School better than Ōtari School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Discovery School ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.0 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 Discovery School and Ōtari School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Wilton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Discovery School: 393. Ōtari School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Discovery School and Ōtari School rank in Wellington?
Discovery School is 47th of 176 and Ōtari School is 63rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).