Muritai School vs Wellesley College
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Wellesley College
Days Bay ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
237 students
| Measure | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington | Wellesley College Days Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #35 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #228 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 340 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | โ |
| Total roll | 340 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.5% | -13.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Eastbourne | Days Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.muritai.school.nz | www.wellesley.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMuritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 237).
- โขWellesley College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.2% vs -15.5%).
- โขMuritai School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 237.
- โขMuritai School is a state school while Wellesley College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขMuritai School is co-educational and Wellesley College is boys.
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 Wellesley College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Muritai School and Wellesley College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Days Bay in Wellington.
How do Muritai School and Wellesley College rank in Wellington?
Muritai School is 35th of 176 and Wellesley College is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).