Altum Academy
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wilton, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
About Altum Academy
Altum Academy is a charter secondary (year 7-15) located in Wilton, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled – students. Charter schools (kura hourua) are publicly funded and privately operated under a contract with the Crown.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 99.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile).
There are 2 schools in Wilton; Altum Academy ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)375
- Roll size (10%)–
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Altum Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 687 m away
ÅŒtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 762 m away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 1.4 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 1.6 km away
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 1.6 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 1.6 km away
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.7 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Charter secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Altum Academy a good school?
Altum Academy has a Success Index (NZ) of 99.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Altum Academy rank in Wellington?
Altum Academy is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Altum Academy?
Altum Academy had – students in 2026.
Is Altum Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Altum Academy is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Altum Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Altum Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.