Hampton Hill School vs Wilford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 8.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Hill School
Tawa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
118 students
Wilford School
Petone ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
204 students
| Measure | Hampton Hill School Tawa, Wellington | Wilford School Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 176 | #101 of 176 |
| National rank | #669 of 1,559 | #632 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 118 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 428 |
| Total roll | 118 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -45.5% | -28.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.2% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 24.6% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawa | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | hamptonhill.school.nz | www.wilford.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWilford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.7 vs 58.1).
- โขWilford School does better on roll size (204 vs 118).
- โขWilford School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-28.5% vs -45.5%).
- โขWilford School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 118.
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 Wilford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wilford School ranks higher (59.7 vs 58.1 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 Hampton Hill School and Wilford School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Tawa and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hampton Hill School: 428. Wilford School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hampton Hill School and Wilford School rank in Wellington?
Hampton Hill School is 104th of 176 and Wilford School is 101st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).