Fraser Crescent School vs Heretaunga College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 977 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
| Measure | Fraser Crescent School Elderslea, Wellington | Heretaunga College Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 176 | #33 of 46 |
| National rank | #748 of 1,559 | #266 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 301 | 850 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 471 |
| Total roll | 301 | 850 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59.3% |
| Māori students | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 7.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elderslea | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.frasercres.school.nz | www.heretaunga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Fraser Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.0 vs 45.2).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 471).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll size (850 vs 301).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -3.7%).
- •Heretaunga College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 301.
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 Fraser Crescent School better than Heretaunga College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Fraser Crescent School ranks higher (55.0 vs 45.2 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 Fraser Crescent School and Heretaunga College?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Elderslea and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser Crescent School: 463. Heretaunga College: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser Crescent School and Heretaunga College rank in Wellington?
Fraser Crescent School is 116th of 176 and Heretaunga College is 33rd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).