Hataitai School vs Houghton Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
| Measure | Hataitai School Hataitai, Wellington | Houghton Valley School Houghton Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 176 | #34 of 176 |
| National rank | #217 of 1,559 | #227 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 223 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 365 | 366 |
| Total roll | 223 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.7% | -8.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hataitai | Houghton Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hataitai.school.nz/ | www.houghton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (77.4 vs 77.0).
- •Hataitai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 366).
- •Hataitai School does better on roll size (223 vs 200).
- •Houghton Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.2% vs -33.7%).
- •Hataitai School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 200.
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 Hataitai School better than Houghton Valley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hataitai School and Houghton Valley School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hataitai and Houghton Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hataitai School: 365. Houghton Valley School: 366. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hataitai School and Houghton Valley School rank in Wellington?
Hataitai School is 31st of 176 and Houghton Valley School is 34th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).