Masterton Primary School vs Wairarapa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students
| Measure | Masterton Primary School Kuripuni, Wellington | Wairarapa College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 176 | #32 of 46 |
| National rank | #1339 of 1,559 | #256 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 266 | 935 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 502 | 479 |
| Total roll | 266 | 935 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.1% | -12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 59.7% |
| Māori students | 32.3% | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Kuripuni | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.masterton.school.nz | www.waicol.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Wairarapa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.1 vs 29.3).
- •Wairarapa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 502).
- •Wairarapa College does better on roll size (935 vs 266).
- •Wairarapa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.2% vs -20.1%).
- •Wairarapa College is the larger school with 935 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 Primary School better than Wairarapa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wairarapa College ranks higher (47.1 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 Primary School and Wairarapa College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kuripuni and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Masterton Primary School: 502. Wairarapa College: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Masterton Primary School and Wairarapa College rank in Wellington?
Masterton Primary School is 158th of 176 and Wairarapa College is 32nd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).