Gladstone School (Masterton) vs Wainuioru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
Wainuioru School
Wainuioru · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
| Measure | Gladstone School (Masterton) Gladstone, Wellington | Wainuioru School Wainuioru, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 176 | #81 of 176 |
| National rank | #366 of 1,559 | #458 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 186 | 87 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | 413 |
| Total roll | 186 | 87 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.7% | 20.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gladstone | Wainuioru |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.gladstone1.school.nz | www.wainuioru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.1 vs 67.0).
- •Wainuioru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 417).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) does better on roll size (186 vs 87).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs 8.9%).
- •Gladstone School (Masterton) is the larger school with 186 students compared with 87.
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 Gladstone School (Masterton) better than Wainuioru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gladstone School (Masterton) ranks higher (71.1 vs 67.0 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 Gladstone School (Masterton) and Wainuioru School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Wainuioru in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gladstone School (Masterton): 417. Wainuioru School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gladstone School (Masterton) and Wainuioru School rank in Wellington?
Gladstone School (Masterton) is 70th of 176 and Wainuioru School is 81st of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).