Fraser Crescent School vs Oxford Crescent School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
| Measure | Fraser Crescent School Elderslea, Wellington | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 176 | #90 of 176 |
| National rank | #748 of 1,559 | #531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 301 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 447 |
| Total roll | 301 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elderslea | Upper Hutt CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.frasercres.school.nz | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 55.0).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 463).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll size (398 vs 301).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 2%).
- •Oxford Crescent School is the larger school with 398 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 Oxford Crescent School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.0 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 Fraser Crescent School and Oxford Crescent School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elderslea and Upper Hutt CBD in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser Crescent School: 463. Oxford Crescent School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser Crescent School and Oxford Crescent School rank in Wellington?
Fraser Crescent School is 116th of 176 and Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).