Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) vs Muritai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students
| Measure | Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) Wainuiomata, Wellington | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #128 of 176 | #35 of 176 |
| National rank | #992 of 1,559 | #228 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 270 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 375 |
| Total roll | 270 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.1% | -15.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.4% | 5.3% |
| Pacific students | 25.6% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Eastbourne |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.konini-primary.school.nz | www.muritai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Muritai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 45.3).
- •Muritai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 484).
- •Muritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 270).
- •Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.1% vs -15.5%).
- •Muritai School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 270.
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 Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) better than Muritai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muritai School ranks higher (77.0 vs 45.3 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 Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) and Muritai School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Eastbourne in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata): 484. Muritai School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) and Muritai School rank in Wellington?
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata) is 128th of 176 and Muritai School is 35th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).