Oxford Crescent School vs Totara Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
| Measure | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington | Totara Park School Totara Park, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 176 | #118 of 176 |
| National rank | #531 of 1,559 | #785 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 398 | 232 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 441 |
| Total roll | 398 | 232 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt CBD | Totara Park |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ | www.totarapark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oxford Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.9 vs 53.7).
- •Totara Park School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 447).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll size (398 vs 232).
- •Oxford Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -3%).
- •Oxford Crescent School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 232.
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 Totara Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oxford Crescent School ranks higher (63.9 vs 53.7 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 Totara Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt CBD and Totara Park in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oxford Crescent School: 447. Totara Park School: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oxford Crescent School and Totara Park School rank in Wellington?
Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 and Totara Park School is 118th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).