Maidstone Intermediate vs Titiro Whakamua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
558 students
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Maidstone Intermediate Upper Hutt, Wellington | Titiro Whakamua Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #114 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #739 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | โ |
| Students | 558 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 569 |
| Total roll | 558 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.5% | โ |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maidstone.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMaidstone Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 569).
- โขMaidstone Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -16.7%).
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 Titiro Whakamua?
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 Maidstone Intermediate and Titiro Whakamua?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maidstone Intermediate: 470. Titiro Whakamua: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maidstone Intermediate and Titiro Whakamua rank in Wellington?
Maidstone Intermediate is 114th of 176 and Titiro Whakamua is unranked among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).