Gracefield School vs Waikanae School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 42 km 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
Waikanae School
Waikanae ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
467 students
| Measure | Gracefield School Gracefield, Wellington | Waikanae School Waikanae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 176 | #103 of 176 |
| National rank | #730 of 1,559 | #650 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 208 | 467 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 437 |
| Total roll | 208 | 467 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.7% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gracefield | Waikanae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.gracefield.school.nz/ | www.waikanae.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaikanae School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 55.8).
- โขWaikanae School does better on roll size (467 vs 208).
- โขGracefield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -11.6%).
- โขWaikanae School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 208.
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 Waikanae School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikanae School ranks higher (59.0 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 Waikanae School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Gracefield and Waikanae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gracefield School: 437. Waikanae School: 437. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gracefield School and Waikanae School rank in Wellington?
Gracefield School is 112th of 176 and Waikanae School is 103rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).