Masterton Intermediate vs Masterton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 671 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
| Measure | Masterton Intermediate Masterton, Wellington | Masterton Primary School Kuripuni, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 176 | #158 of 176 |
| National rank | #1178 of 1,559 | #1339 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 339 | 266 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 502 |
| Total roll | 339 | 266 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -29.9% | -20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.3% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Kuripuni |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mis.school.nz | www.masterton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Masterton Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.6 vs 29.3).
- •Masterton Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (483 vs 502).
- •Masterton Intermediate does better on roll size (339 vs 266).
- •Masterton Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.1% vs -29.9%).
- •Masterton Intermediate is the larger school with 339 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 Masterton Intermediate better than Masterton Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Masterton Intermediate ranks higher (36.6 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 Masterton Intermediate and Masterton Primary School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Masterton and Kuripuni in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Masterton Intermediate: 483. Masterton Primary School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Masterton Intermediate and Masterton Primary School rank in Wellington?
Masterton Intermediate is 138th of 176 and Masterton Primary School is 158th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).