Oxford Crescent School vs Te Kura o Hau Karetu
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
398 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington | Te Kura o Hau Karetu Maoribank, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 176 | #168 of 176 |
| National rank | #531 of 1,559 | #1410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 398 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 527 |
| Total roll | 398 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 25.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.9% | 55.9% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt CBD | Maoribank |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ | maoribankschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- โขOxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 26.4).
- โขOxford Crescent School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 527).
- โขOxford Crescent School does better on roll size (398 vs 152).
- โขTe Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs 2%).
- โขOxford Crescent School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 152.
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 Oxford Crescent School better than Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 vs 26.4 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 Oxford Crescent School and Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt CBD and Maoribank in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oxford Crescent School: 447. Te Kura o Hau Karetu: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oxford Crescent School and Te Kura o Hau Karetu rank in Wellington?
Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 and Te Kura o Hau Karetu is 168th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).