Muritai School vs Wainuiomata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muritai School
Eastbourne ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
340 students
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
250 students
| Measure | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington | Wainuiomata Primary School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 176 | #143 of 176 |
| National rank | #228 of 1,559 | #1204 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 340 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 484 |
| Total roll | 340 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.5% | -2.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.3% | 40.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 19.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Eastbourne | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.muritai.school.nz | www.wainuiomata.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMuritai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 35.2).
- โขMuritai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 484).
- โขMuritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 250).
- โขWainuiomata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.6% vs -15.5%).
- โขMuritai School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 250.
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 Muritai School better than Wainuiomata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muritai School ranks higher (77.0 vs 35.2 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 Muritai School and Wainuiomata Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Muritai School: 375. Wainuiomata Primary School: 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Muritai School and Wainuiomata Primary School rank in Wellington?
Muritai School is 35th of 176 and Wainuiomata Primary School is 143rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).