Ōpaki School vs Plateau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 49 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōpaki School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Plateau School
Te Marua · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students
| Measure | Ōpaki School Masterton, Wellington | Plateau School Te Marua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 176 | #96 of 176 |
| National rank | #579 of 1,559 | #585 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 185 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 421 |
| Total roll | 185 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Te Marua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.opaki.school.nz | www.plateau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.3 vs 62.0).
- •Plateau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 422).
- •Ōpaki School does better on roll size (185 vs 147).
- •Ōpaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -12.4%).
- •Ōpaki School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 147.
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 Ōpaki School better than Plateau School?
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 Ōpaki School and Plateau School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Te Marua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpaki School: 422. Plateau School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpaki School and Plateau School rank in Wellington?
Ōpaki School is 95th of 176 and Plateau School is 96th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).