Maungaraki School vs Sacred Heart School (Petone)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
| Measure | Maungaraki School Maungaraki, Wellington | Sacred Heart School (Petone) Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 176 | #80 of 176 |
| National rank | #36 of 1,559 | #441 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 365 | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 415 |
| Total roll | 365 | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 30.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungaraki | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maungaraki.school.nz | www.sacredheartpetone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maungaraki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 68.1).
- •Maungaraki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 415).
- •Maungaraki School does better on roll size (365 vs 163).
- •Maungaraki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs 0.7%).
- •Maungaraki School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 163.
- •Maungaraki School is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Petone) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Maungaraki School better than Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungaraki School ranks higher (87.8 vs 68.1 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 Maungaraki School and Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maungaraki and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungaraki School: 379. Sacred Heart School (Petone): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungaraki School and Sacred Heart School (Petone) rank in Wellington?
Maungaraki School is 2nd of 176 and Sacred Heart School (Petone) is 80th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).