Ōtari School vs St Mary's College (Wellington)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
| Measure | Ōtari School Wilton, Wellington | St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington CBD, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #63 of 176 | #21 of 46 |
| National rank | #341 of 1,559 | #112 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 201 | 556 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 429 |
| Total roll | 201 | 556 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.2% | -9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 83.8% |
| Māori students | 40.3% | 21.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 41.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Wellington CBD |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.otari.school.nz | www.stmw.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōtari School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.0 vs 68.4).
- •Ōtari School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 429).
- •St Mary's College (Wellington) does better on roll size (556 vs 201).
- •Ōtari School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.2% vs -9.8%).
- •St Mary's College (Wellington) is the larger school with 556 students compared with 201.
- •Ōtari School is a state school while St Mary's College (Wellington) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ōtari School is co-educational and St Mary's College (Wellington) is girls.
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 Ōtari School better than St Mary's College (Wellington)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtari School ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.4 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 Ōtari School and St Mary's College (Wellington)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Wellington CBD in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtari School: 393. St Mary's College (Wellington): 429. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtari School and St Mary's College (Wellington) rank in Wellington?
Ōtari School is 63rd of 176 and St Mary's College (Wellington) is 21st of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).