Gracefield School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 678 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracefield School
Gracefield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
208 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
274 students
| Measure | Gracefield School Gracefield, Wellington | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 176 | #100 of 176 |
| National rank | #730 of 1,559 | #626 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 208 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 428 |
| Total roll | 208 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.7% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 25.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gracefield | Waiwhetu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.gracefield.school.nz/ | www.olr.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.1 vs 55.8).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 437).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll size (274 vs 208).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -7.7%).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 208.
- โขGracefield School is a state school while Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gracefield School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) ranks higher (60.1 vs 55.8 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 Gracefield School and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Gracefield and Waiwhetu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gracefield School: 437. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gracefield School and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) rank in Wellington?
Gracefield School is 112th of 176 and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).