Arakura School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wainuiomata, Wellington 5048 · Lower Hutt City
#144 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1220 of 1,559 nationally
About Arakura School
Arakura School is a state contributing located in Wainuiomata, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 152 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 144th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 56.6%; pacific students 19.7%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Wainuiomata; Arakura School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)500
- Roll size (10%)152
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.4%
- 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.
Published measures
All figures published for Arakura School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 500
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 152
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 56.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Arakura School has changed over time.
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Schools near Arakura School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students · 1.3 km away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 1.4 km away
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students · 1.5 km away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students · 1.6 km away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students · 1.8 km away
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 2.5 km away
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students · 2.7 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 3.1 km away
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students · 3.4 km away
Randwick School
Moera · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arakura School a good school?
Arakura School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #144 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Arakura School rank in Wellington?
Arakura School ranks #144 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1220 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Arakura School?
Arakura School had 152 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Arakura School a primary school or a secondary school?
Arakura School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Arakura School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arakura School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.