Miramar Central School vs Worser Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 721 m 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
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
| Measure | Miramar Central School Miramar, Wellington | Worser Bay School Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #89 of 176 | #36 of 176 |
| National rank | #509 of 1,559 | #230 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 175 | 112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 351 |
| Total roll | 175 | 112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24% | -43.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.6% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 17.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.miramarcentral.school.nz | www.worserbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Worser Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 64.6).
- •Worser Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (351 vs 415).
- •Miramar Central School does better on roll size (175 vs 112).
- •Miramar Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24% vs -43.2%).
- •Miramar Central School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 112.
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 Worser Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Worser Bay School ranks higher (77.0 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 Worser Bay School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Miramar and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Miramar Central School: 415. Worser Bay School: 351. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Miramar Central School and Worser Bay School rank in Wellington?
Miramar Central School is 89th of 176 and Worser Bay School is 36th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).