Ōpaki School vs Rathkeale College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 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
Rathkeale College
Opaki · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
317 students
| Measure | Ōpaki School Masterton, Wellington | Rathkeale College Opaki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 176 | #10 of 46 |
| National rank | #579 of 1,559 | #87 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 185 | 317 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 415 |
| Total roll | 185 | 317 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81.4% |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 5.7% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Opaki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.opaki.school.nz | www.rathkeale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rathkeale College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.8 vs 62.3).
- •Rathkeale College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 422).
- •Rathkeale College does better on roll size (317 vs 185).
- •Ōpaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -2.4%).
- •Rathkeale College is the larger school with 317 students compared with 185.
- •Ōpaki School is a state school while Rathkeale College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ōpaki School is co-educational and Rathkeale 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 Ōpaki School better than Rathkeale College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rathkeale College ranks higher (72.8 vs 62.3 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 Ōpaki School and Rathkeale College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Opaki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpaki School: 422. Rathkeale College: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpaki School and Rathkeale College rank in Wellington?
Ōpaki School is 95th of 176 and Rathkeale College is 10th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).