Seatoun School vs Worser Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seatoun School
Seatoun ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
389 students
Worser Bay School
Seatoun ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
112 students
| Measure | Seatoun School Seatoun, Wellington | Worser Bay School Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 176 | #36 of 176 |
| National rank | #133 of 1,559 | #230 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 389 | 112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 356 | 351 |
| Total roll | 389 | 112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -43.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 8% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Seatoun | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.seatoun.school.nz/ | www.worserbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSeatoun School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 77.0).
- โขWorser Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (351 vs 356).
- โขSeatoun School does better on roll size (389 vs 112).
- โขSeatoun School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -43.2%).
- โขSeatoun School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 112.
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 Seatoun School better than Worser Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Seatoun School ranks higher (80.4 vs 77.0 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 Seatoun School and Worser Bay School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Seatoun and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Seatoun School: 356. Worser Bay School: 351. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Seatoun School and Worser Bay School rank in Wellington?
Seatoun School is 13th of 176 and Worser Bay School is 36th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).