Lakeview School vs TKKM o Wairarapa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 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
TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · State composite · Years 1–13
171 students
| Measure | Lakeview School Masterton, Wellington | TKKM o Wairarapa Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 176 | #45 of 46 |
| National rank | #1104 of 1,559 | #415 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 598 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 532 |
| Total roll | 598 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | 73.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.lakeviewschool.info | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.1 vs 23.9).
- •Lakeview School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 532).
- •Lakeview School does better on roll size (598 vs 171).
- •TKKM o Wairarapa does better on roll growth (5 years) (73.3% vs 31.9%).
- •Lakeview School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 171.
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 TKKM o Wairarapa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lakeview School ranks higher (40.1 vs 23.9 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 Lakeview School and TKKM o Wairarapa?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lakeview School: 517. TKKM o Wairarapa: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lakeview School and TKKM o Wairarapa rank in Wellington?
Lakeview School is 135th of 176 and TKKM o Wairarapa is 45th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).