Schools in Plimmerton, Wellington (2026)
2 schools · 602 students · 1 state integrated, 1 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 396.
Plimmerton, in Wellington, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 602 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 full primary; by sector 1 state integrated, 1 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) (84.4, top 5% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Plimmerton School (73.3, 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 Plimmerton School (393 students), St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) (209 students).
Ranked schools in Plimmerton
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 184St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)Plimmerton · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 368 · 209 students
- 273Plimmerton SchoolPlimmerton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 396 · 393 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) Plimmerton · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 84.4 Top 5% | 368 | 209 |
| 2 | Plimmerton School Plimmerton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 73.3 Top 25% | 396 | 393 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Plimmerton?
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is the highest-ranked school in Plimmerton with a Success Index (NZ) of 84.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Plimmerton?
Plimmerton has 2 schools (1 contributing, 1 full primary) educating 602 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Plimmerton?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Plimmerton is 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.