Ōpaki School vs Raumati Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 57 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
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students
| Measure | Ōpaki School Masterton, Wellington | Raumati Beach School Raumati Beach, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 176 | #83 of 176 |
| National rank | #579 of 1,559 | #475 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 185 | 534 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 422 | 423 |
| Total roll | 185 | 534 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.1% | -17.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Raumati Beach |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.opaki.school.nz | www.raumatibeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Raumati Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.0 vs 62.3).
- •Ōpaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 423).
- •Raumati Beach School does better on roll size (534 vs 185).
- •Ōpaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.1% vs -17.4%).
- •Raumati Beach School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 185.
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 Raumati Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Raumati Beach School ranks higher (66.0 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 Raumati Beach School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Raumati Beach in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpaki School: 422. Raumati Beach School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpaki School and Raumati Beach School rank in Wellington?
Ōpaki School is 95th of 176 and Raumati Beach School is 83rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).