Fraser Crescent School vs Maidstone Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 169 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
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Fraser Crescent School Elderslea, Wellington | Maidstone Intermediate Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 176 | #114 of 176 |
| National rank | #748 of 1,559 | #739 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 301 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 470 |
| Total roll | 301 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.2% | 28.5% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elderslea | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.frasercres.school.nz | www.maidstone.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.0 vs 55.6).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 470).
- •Maidstone Intermediate does better on roll size (558 vs 301).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 5.4%).
- •Maidstone Intermediate is the larger school with 558 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 Maidstone Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fraser Crescent School and Maidstone Intermediate?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Elderslea and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser Crescent School: 463. Maidstone Intermediate: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser Crescent School and Maidstone Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Fraser Crescent School is 116th of 176 and Maidstone Intermediate is 114th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).