Hataitai School vs Roseneath School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
| Measure | Hataitai School Hataitai, Wellington | Roseneath School Roseneath, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #31 of 176 | #59 of 176 |
| National rank | #217 of 1,559 | #326 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 223 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 365 | 378 |
| Total roll | 223 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.7% | -36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 6% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hataitai | Roseneath |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hataitai.school.nz/ | www.roseneath.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hataitai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 72.9).
- •Hataitai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 378).
- •Hataitai School does better on roll size (223 vs 84).
- •Hataitai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-33.7% vs -36.4%).
- •Hataitai School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 84.
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 Roseneath School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hataitai School ranks higher (77.4 vs 72.9 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 Hataitai School and Roseneath School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hataitai and Roseneath in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hataitai School: 365. Roseneath School: 378. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hataitai School and Roseneath School rank in Wellington?
Hataitai School is 31st of 176 and Roseneath School is 59th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).