Petone Central School vs Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 999 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
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students
| Measure | Petone Central School Petone, Wellington | Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi Alicetown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 176 | #38 of 46 |
| National rank | #676 of 1,559 | #327 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 203 | 422 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 517 |
| Total roll | 203 | 422 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 105.8% | 34.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 99.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Alicetown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.petonecentral.school.nz | www.tawkkm.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Petone Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.9 vs 37.0).
- •Petone Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 517).
- •Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi does better on roll size (422 vs 203).
- •Petone Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (105.8% vs 34.3%).
- •Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi is the larger school with 422 students compared with 203.
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 Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Petone Central School ranks higher (57.9 vs 37.0 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 Petone Central School and Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Petone and Alicetown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Petone Central School: 447. Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Petone Central School and Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi rank in Wellington?
Petone Central School is 106th of 176 and Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi is 38th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).