Houghton Valley School vs Owhiro Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
200 students
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
89 students
| Measure | Houghton Valley School Houghton Bay, Wellington | Owhiro Bay School Owhiro Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #34 of 176 | #79 of 176 |
| National rank | #227 of 1,559 | #438 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 200 | 89 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 398 |
| Total roll | 200 | 89 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.2% | -26.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.5% | 24.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Houghton Bay | Owhiro Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.houghton.school.nz | www.owhiro.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoughton Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 68.2).
- โขHoughton Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 398).
- โขHoughton Valley School does better on roll size (200 vs 89).
- โขHoughton Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.2% vs -26.7%).
- โขHoughton Valley School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 89.
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 Houghton Valley School better than Owhiro Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Houghton Valley School ranks higher (77.0 vs 68.2 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 Houghton Valley School and Owhiro Bay School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houghton Bay and Owhiro Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Houghton Valley School: 366. Owhiro Bay School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Houghton Valley School and Owhiro Bay School rank in Wellington?
Houghton Valley School is 34th of 176 and Owhiro Bay School is 79th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).