Greytown School vs Kuranui College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
| Measure | Greytown School Greytown, Wellington | Kuranui College Greytown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 176 | #28 of 46 |
| National rank | #471 of 1,559 | #157 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 311 | 748 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 468 |
| Total roll | 311 | 748 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.8% | 45.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 90.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 12.2% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Greytown | Greytown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.greytown.school.nz | kuranuicollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Greytown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.3 vs 61.7).
- •Greytown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 468).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll size (748 vs 311).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.4% vs -11.8%).
- •Kuranui College is the larger school with 748 students compared with 311.
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 Greytown School better than Kuranui College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Greytown School ranks higher (66.3 vs 61.7 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 Greytown School and Kuranui College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Greytown and Greytown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Greytown School: 414. Kuranui College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Greytown School and Kuranui College rank in Wellington?
Greytown School is 82nd of 176 and Kuranui College is 28th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).