Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) vs Waterloo School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
274 students
Waterloo School
Waterloo ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
522 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington | Waterloo School Waterloo, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 176 | #42 of 176 |
| National rank | #626 of 1,559 | #248 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 274 | 522 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 391 |
| Total roll | 274 | 522 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 25.5% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waiwhetu | Waterloo |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.olr.school.nz | www.waterloo.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaterloo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 60.1).
- โขWaterloo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 428).
- โขWaterloo School does better on roll size (522 vs 274).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -6.7%).
- โขWaterloo School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 274.
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state integrated school while Waterloo School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) better than Waterloo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waterloo School ranks higher (76.5 vs 60.1 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and Waterloo School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waiwhetu and Waterloo in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. Waterloo School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and Waterloo School rank in Wellington?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 and Waterloo School is 42nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).