Natone Park School vs Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
| Measure | Natone Park School Waitangirua, Wellington | Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 176 | #175 of 176 |
| National rank | #1445 of 1,559 | #1487 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 525 |
| Total roll | 103 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.8% | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 70.9% | 76.4% |
| Pacific students | 38.8% | 24.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waitangirua | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.natone.school.nz | www.pukeatua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Natone Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.2 vs 21.6).
- •Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) does better on roll size (157 vs 103).
- •Natone Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs -14.6%).
- •Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is the larger school with 157 students compared with 103.
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 Natone Park School better than Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Natone Park School ranks higher (24.2 vs 21.6 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 Natone Park School and Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Waitangirua and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Natone Park School: 525. Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata): 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Natone Park School and Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) rank in Wellington?
Natone Park School is 171st of 176 and Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is 175th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).