Lakeview School vs Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Lakeview School Masterton, Wellington | Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #135 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #1104 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | – |
| Students | 598 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 569 |
| Total roll | 598 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | – |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | – |
| International students | 0% | – |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.lakeviewschool.info | makoura-college.school.nz/makoura/index_frame.htm |
The verdict
- •Lakeview School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 569).
- •Lakeview School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.9% vs 0%).
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 Lakeview School better than Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeview School and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lakeview School: 517. Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lakeview School and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents rank in Wellington?
Lakeview School is 135th of 176 and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).