Douglas Park School vs Hadlow Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
| Measure | Douglas Park School Masterton, Wellington | Hadlow Preparatory School Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #137 of 176 | #57 of 176 |
| National rank | #1145 of 1,559 | #308 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 358 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 386 |
| Total roll | 358 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.douglaspark.school.nz | www.hadlow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hadlow Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 38.1).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 479).
- •Douglas Park School does better on roll size (358 vs 194).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -1.7%).
- •Douglas Park School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 194.
- •Douglas Park School is a state school while Hadlow Preparatory School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Douglas Park School better than Hadlow Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hadlow Preparatory School ranks higher (73.5 vs 38.1 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 Douglas Park School and Hadlow Preparatory School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Douglas Park School: 479. Hadlow Preparatory School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Douglas Park School and Hadlow Preparatory School rank in Wellington?
Douglas Park School is 137th of 176 and Hadlow Preparatory School is 57th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).