Schools in Karori, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 1,642 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 390.
Karori, in Wellington, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,642 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Karori's schools is 390, below the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Karori Normal School (82.9, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Karori West Normal School (77.3, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), and St Teresa's School (Karori) (71.5, top 25% of full primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Karori Normal School (614 students), Karori West Normal School (444 students), Samuel Marsden Collegiate School (396 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Karori
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 183Karori Normal SchoolKarori · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 354 · 614 students
- 277Karori West Normal SchoolKarori · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 381 · 444 students
- 372St Teresa's School (Karori)Karori · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 390 · 123 students
- 471Mākara Model SchoolKarori · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 395 · 65 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karori Normal School Karori · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 82.9 Top 5% | 354 | 614 |
| 2 | Karori West Normal School Karori · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 77.3 Top 25% | 381 | 444 |
| 3 | St Teresa's School (Karori) Karori · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 71.5 Top 25% | 390 | 123 |
| 4 | Mākara Model School Karori · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 71.2 Top 25% | 395 | 65 |
Other schools in Karori
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Karori side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Karori?
Karori Normal School is the highest-ranked school in Karori with a Success Index (NZ) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Karori?
Karori has 5 schools (4 full primary, 1 composite) educating 1,642 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Karori?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Karori is 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.