Hadlow Preparatory School vs St Patrick's School (Masterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students
| Measure | Hadlow Preparatory School Masterton, Wellington | St Patrick's School (Masterton) Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 176 | #93 of 176 |
| National rank | #308 of 1,559 | #566 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 194 | 214 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 439 |
| Total roll | 194 | 214 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | 3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 20.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hadlow.school.nz | www.stpatsmstn.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hadlow Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 62.7).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 439).
- •St Patrick's School (Masterton) does better on roll size (214 vs 194).
- •St Patrick's School (Masterton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.5% vs -1%).
- •St Patrick's School (Masterton) is the larger school with 214 students compared with 194.
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 Hadlow Preparatory School better than St Patrick's School (Masterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hadlow Preparatory School ranks higher (73.5 vs 62.7 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 Hadlow Preparatory School and St Patrick's School (Masterton)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hadlow Preparatory School: 386. St Patrick's School (Masterton): 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hadlow Preparatory School and St Patrick's School (Masterton) rank in Wellington?
Hadlow Preparatory School is 57th of 176 and St Patrick's School (Masterton) is 93rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).