Rata Street School vs Wā Ora Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 530 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Wā Ora Montessori
Naenae · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
256 students
| Measure | Rata Street School Naenae, Wellington | Wā Ora Montessori Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #161 of 176 | #19 of 46 |
| National rank | #1361 of 1,559 | #109 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 326 | 256 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 507 | 396 |
| Total roll | 326 | 256 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 45.4% | 10.9% |
| Pacific students | 27% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ratastreet.school.nz | www.waora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wā Ora Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.1 vs 28.4).
- •Wā Ora Montessori does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 507).
- •Rata Street School does better on roll size (326 vs 256).
- •Wā Ora Montessori does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -15%).
- •Rata Street School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 256.
- •Rata Street School is a state school while Wā Ora Montessori 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 Rata Street School better than Wā Ora Montessori?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wā Ora Montessori ranks higher (69.1 vs 28.4 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 Rata Street School and Wā Ora Montessori?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Naenae and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rata Street School: 507. Wā Ora Montessori: 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rata Street School and Wā Ora Montessori rank in Wellington?
Rata Street School is 161st of 176 and Wā Ora Montessori is 19th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).