Petone Central School vs Wilford School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 880 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
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students
| Measure | Petone Central School Petone, Wellington | Wilford School Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 176 | #101 of 176 |
| National rank | #676 of 1,559 | #632 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 203 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 428 |
| Total roll | 203 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 105.8% | -28.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.8% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 13.3% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.petonecentral.school.nz | www.wilford.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Wilford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.7 vs 57.9).
- •Wilford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 447).
- •Wilford School does better on roll size (204 vs 203).
- •Petone Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (105.8% vs -28.5%).
- •Wilford School is the larger school with 204 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 Wilford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wilford School ranks higher (59.7 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 Wilford School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Petone and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Petone Central School: 447. Wilford School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Petone Central School and Wilford School rank in Wellington?
Petone Central School is 106th of 176 and Wilford School is 101st of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).