Miramar Central School vs Miramar North School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
| Measure | Miramar Central School Miramar, Wellington | Miramar North School Miramar, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #89 of 176 | #48 of 176 |
| National rank | #509 of 1,559 | #279 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 175 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 380 |
| Total roll | 175 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24% | -8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 11.4% |
| Pacific students | 17.1% | 7.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Miramar |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.miramarcentral.school.nz | www.mns.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Miramar North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.7 vs 64.6).
- •Miramar North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 415).
- •Miramar North School does better on roll size (237 vs 175).
- •Miramar North School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8.4% vs -24%).
- •Miramar North School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 175.
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 Miramar Central School better than Miramar North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Miramar North School ranks higher (74.7 vs 64.6 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 Miramar Central School and Miramar North School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Miramar in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Miramar Central School: 415. Miramar North School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Miramar Central School and Miramar North School rank in Wellington?
Miramar Central School is 89th of 176 and Miramar North School is 48th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).