Ōtari School vs Wadestown School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
| Measure | Ōtari School Wilton, Wellington | Wadestown School Wadestown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #63 of 176 | #20 of 176 |
| National rank | #341 of 1,559 | #167 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 201 | 255 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 349 |
| Total roll | 201 | 255 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.2% | -25.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.3% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Wadestown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.otari.school.nz | www.wadestown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wadestown School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 72.0).
- •Wadestown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 393).
- •Wadestown School does better on roll size (255 vs 201).
- •Ōtari School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.2% vs -25.1%).
- •Wadestown School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 201.
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 Wadestown School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wadestown School ranks higher (79.2 vs 72.0 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 Wadestown School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Wadestown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtari School: 393. Wadestown School: 349. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtari School and Wadestown School rank in Wellington?
Ōtari School is 63rd of 176 and Wadestown School is 20th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).