Otaki School vs Windley 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.
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
| Measure | Otaki School Ōtaki, Wellington | Windley School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 176 | #176 of 176 |
| National rank | #1345 of 1,559 | #1501 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 209 | 185 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 529 |
| Total roll | 209 | 185 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -33.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.9% | 48.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 59.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ōtaki | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.otaki.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Otaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.1 vs 20.9).
- •Otaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 529).
- •Otaki School does better on roll size (209 vs 185).
- •Otaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -33.4%).
- •Otaki School is the larger school with 209 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 Otaki School better than Windley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otaki School ranks higher (29.1 vs 20.9 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 Otaki School and Windley School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Ōtaki and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otaki School: 528. Windley School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otaki School and Windley School rank in Wellington?
Otaki School is 159th of 176 and Windley School is 176th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).