Hadlow Preparatory School vs St Teresa's School (Karori)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 84 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
194 students
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
123 students
| Measure | Hadlow Preparatory School Masterton, Wellington | St Teresa's School (Karori) Karori, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #57 of 176 | #64 of 176 |
| National rank | #308 of 1,559 | #355 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 194 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 390 |
| Total roll | 194 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 10.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Karori |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hadlow.school.nz | www.stteresas.ac.nz |
The verdict
- โขHadlow Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 71.5).
- โขHadlow Preparatory School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 390).
- โขHadlow Preparatory School does better on roll size (194 vs 123).
- โขHadlow Preparatory School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -15.4%).
- โขHadlow Preparatory School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 123.
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 Teresa's School (Karori)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hadlow Preparatory School ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.5 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 Teresa's School (Karori)?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Karori in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hadlow Preparatory School: 386. St Teresa's School (Karori): 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hadlow Preparatory School and St Teresa's School (Karori) rank in Wellington?
Hadlow Preparatory School is 57th of 176 and St Teresa's School (Karori) is 64th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).