Mangaroa School vs Oxford Crescent School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangaroa School
Upper Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
| Measure | Mangaroa School Upper Hutt, Wellington | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 176 | #90 of 176 |
| National rank | #569 of 1,559 | #531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 398 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 447 |
| Total roll | 96 | 398 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | 2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Upper Hutt CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mangaroa.school.nz | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 62.6).
- •Mangaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 447).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll size (398 vs 96).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -1.9%).
- •Oxford Crescent School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 96.
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 Mangaroa School better than Oxford Crescent School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.6 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 Mangaroa School and Oxford Crescent School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt CBD in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangaroa School: 416. Oxford Crescent School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangaroa School and Oxford Crescent School rank in Wellington?
Mangaroa School is 94th of 176 and Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).