Heretaunga College vs Kuranui College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 33 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
| Measure | Heretaunga College Trentham, Wellington | Kuranui College Greytown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 46 | #28 of 46 |
| National rank | #266 of 486 | #157 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 850 | 748 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 468 |
| Total roll | 850 | 748 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 45.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.2% | 90.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.3% | 65.8% |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Greytown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.heretaunga.school.nz | kuranuicollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kuranui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 45.2).
- •Kuranui College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 471).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll size (850 vs 748).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.4% vs -3.7%).
- •Kuranui College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.6% vs 77.2%).
- •Heretaunga College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 748.
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 Heretaunga College better than Kuranui College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kuranui College ranks higher (61.7 vs 45.2 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 Heretaunga College and Kuranui College?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Greytown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga College: 471. Kuranui College: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga College and Kuranui College rank in Wellington?
Heretaunga College is 33rd of 46 and Kuranui College is 28th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).