Maidstone Intermediate vs Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
| Measure | Maidstone Intermediate Upper Hutt, Wellington | Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni Fairfield, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 176 | #126 of 176 |
| National rank | #739 of 1,559 | #985 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 558 | 158 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 470 |
| Total roll | 558 | 158 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | 89.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 25.3% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Fairfield |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maidstone.school.nz/ | www.epuni.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.6 vs 45.6).
- •Maidstone Intermediate does better on roll size (558 vs 158).
- •Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni does better on roll growth (5 years) (89.5% vs 5.4%).
- •Maidstone Intermediate is the larger school with 558 students compared with 158.
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 Maidstone Intermediate better than Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maidstone Intermediate ranks higher (55.6 vs 45.6 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 Maidstone Intermediate and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Fairfield in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maidstone Intermediate: 470. Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maidstone Intermediate and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni rank in Wellington?
Maidstone Intermediate is 114th of 176 and Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is 126th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).