Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai vs South Featherston School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
South Featherston School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
| Measure | Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai Featherston, Wellington | South Featherston School Featherston, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 176 | #125 of 176 |
| National rank | #1203 of 1,559 | #975 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 149 | 66 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 457 |
| Total roll | 149 | 66 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.7% | 54.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 38.3% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Featherston | Featherston |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.featherston.school.nz | southfeatherston.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •South Featherston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.0 vs 35.2).
- •South Featherston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 497).
- •Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai does better on roll size (149 vs 66).
- •South Featherston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai is the larger school with 149 students compared with 66.
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 Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai better than South Featherston School?
On the Success Index (NZ), South Featherston School ranks higher (46.0 vs 35.2 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 Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai and South Featherston School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Featherston and Featherston in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai: 497. South Featherston School: 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai and South Featherston School rank in Wellington?
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai is 142nd of 176 and South Featherston School is 125th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).