Gracefield School vs Waterloo School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students
| Measure | Gracefield School Gracefield, Wellington | Waterloo School Waterloo, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #112 of 176 | #42 of 176 |
| National rank | #730 of 1,559 | #248 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 208 | 522 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 391 |
| Total roll | 208 | 522 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.7% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gracefield | Waterloo |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.gracefield.school.nz/ | www.waterloo.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waterloo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 55.8).
- •Waterloo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 437).
- •Waterloo School does better on roll size (522 vs 208).
- •Waterloo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.7% vs -7.7%).
- •Waterloo School is the larger school with 522 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 Waterloo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waterloo School ranks higher (76.5 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 Waterloo School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gracefield and Waterloo in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gracefield School: 437. Waterloo School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gracefield School and Waterloo School rank in Wellington?
Gracefield School is 112th of 176 and Waterloo School is 42nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).