Petone Central School vs Sacred Heart School (Petone)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 91 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
| Measure | Petone Central School Petone, Wellington | Sacred Heart School (Petone) Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #106 of 176 | #80 of 176 |
| National rank | #676 of 1,559 | #441 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 203 | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 415 |
| Total roll | 203 | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 105.8% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 19% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 30.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.petonecentral.school.nz | www.sacredheartpetone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.1 vs 57.9).
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 447).
- •Petone Central School does better on roll size (203 vs 163).
- •Petone Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (105.8% vs 0.7%).
- •Petone Central School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 163.
- •Petone Central School is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Petone) is a state integrated 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 Petone Central School better than Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart School (Petone) ranks higher (68.1 vs 57.9 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 Petone Central School and Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
About 91 m in a straight line, between Petone and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Petone Central School: 447. Sacred Heart School (Petone): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Petone Central School and Sacred Heart School (Petone) rank in Wellington?
Petone Central School is 106th of 176 and Sacred Heart School (Petone) is 80th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).