St Benedict's School (Khandallah) vs Wadestown School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
| Measure | St Benedict's School (Khandallah) Khandallah, Wellington | Wadestown School Wadestown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 176 | #20 of 176 |
| National rank | #184 of 1,559 | #167 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 205 | 255 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 350 | 349 |
| Total roll | 205 | 255 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.8% | -25.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Wadestown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-benedicts.school.nz | www.wadestown.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.7 vs 79.2).
- •Wadestown School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 350).
- •Wadestown School does better on roll size (255 vs 205).
- •St Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.8% vs -25.1%).
- •Wadestown School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 205.
- •St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is a state integrated school while Wadestown School is a state 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) better than Wadestown School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and Wadestown School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Wadestown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah): 350. Wadestown School: 349. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and Wadestown School rank in Wellington?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is 25th of 176 and Wadestown School is 20th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).