Johnsonville School vs West Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 913 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
| Measure | Johnsonville School Johnsonville, Wellington | West Park School Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #53 of 176 | #61 of 176 |
| National rank | #293 of 1,559 | #331 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 392 |
| Total roll | 356 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | -31.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.johnsonville.school.nz | www.westpark.school.nz/school/ |
The verdict
- •Johnsonville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 72.7).
- •Johnsonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 392).
- •Johnsonville School does better on roll size (356 vs 259).
- •Johnsonville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.9% vs -31.3%).
- •Johnsonville School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 259.
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 Johnsonville School better than West Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Johnsonville School ranks higher (74.3 vs 72.7 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 Johnsonville School and West Park School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Johnsonville School: 391. West Park School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Johnsonville School and West Park School rank in Wellington?
Johnsonville School is 53rd of 176 and West Park School is 61st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).