Hampton Hill School vs Linden School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Hill School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
| Measure | Hampton Hill School Tawa, Wellington | Linden School Tawa, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 176 | #152 of 176 |
| National rank | #669 of 1,559 | #1269 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 118 | 116 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 500 |
| Total roll | 118 | 116 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -45.5% | 22.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 24.6% | 39.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Tawa |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | hamptonhill.school.nz | www.linden.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hampton Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.1 vs 32.3).
- •Hampton Hill School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 500).
- •Hampton Hill School does better on roll size (118 vs 116).
- •Linden School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.7% vs -45.5%).
- •Hampton Hill School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 116.
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 Hampton Hill School better than Linden School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hampton Hill School ranks higher (58.1 vs 32.3 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 Hampton Hill School and Linden School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Tawa in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampton Hill School: 428. Linden School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampton Hill School and Linden School rank in Wellington?
Hampton Hill School is 104th of 176 and Linden School is 152nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).