Mākoura College vs Masterton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
| Measure | Mākoura College Masterton, Wellington | Masterton Primary School Kuripuni, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 46 | #158 of 176 |
| National rank | #354 of 486 | #1339 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 266 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 537 | 502 |
| Total roll | 356 | 266 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.8% | -20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 82.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.3% | – |
| Māori students | 63.5% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Kuripuni |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mc.school.nz | www.masterton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mākoura College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.4 vs 29.3).
- •Masterton Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 537).
- •Mākoura College does better on roll size (356 vs 266).
- •Mākoura College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.8% vs -20.1%).
- •Mākoura College is the larger school with 356 students compared with 266.
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 Mākoura College better than Masterton Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mākoura College ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.3 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 Mākoura College and Masterton Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Kuripuni in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mākoura College: 537. Masterton Primary School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mākoura College and Masterton Primary School rank in Wellington?
Mākoura College is 40th of 46 and Masterton Primary School is 158th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).