Hadlow Preparatory School vs Wairarapa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students
| Measure | Hadlow Preparatory School Masterton, Wellington | Wairarapa College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 176 | #32 of 46 |
| National rank | #308 of 1,559 | #256 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 194 | 935 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 479 |
| Total roll | 194 | 935 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59.7% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hadlow.school.nz | www.waicol.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Hadlow Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.5 vs 47.1).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 479).
- •Wairarapa College does better on roll size (935 vs 194).
- •Hadlow Preparatory School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -12.2%).
- •Wairarapa College is the larger school with 935 students compared with 194.
- •Hadlow Preparatory School is a state integrated school while Wairarapa College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wairarapa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hadlow Preparatory School ranks higher (73.5 vs 47.1 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 Wairarapa College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hadlow Preparatory School: 386. Wairarapa College: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hadlow Preparatory School and Wairarapa College rank in Wellington?
Hadlow Preparatory School is 57th of 176 and Wairarapa College is 32nd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).