Heretaunga College vs Oxford Crescent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 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
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
| Measure | Heretaunga College Trentham, Wellington | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 46 | #90 of 176 |
| National rank | #266 of 486 | #531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 850 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 447 |
| Total roll | 850 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.3% | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Upper Hutt CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.heretaunga.school.nz | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 45.2).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 471).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll size (850 vs 398).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -3.7%).
- •Heretaunga College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 398.
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 Oxford Crescent School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 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 Oxford Crescent School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Upper Hutt CBD in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga College: 471. Oxford Crescent School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga College and Oxford Crescent School rank in Wellington?
Heretaunga College is 33rd of 46 and Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).