Avalon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Avalon, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#148 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1240 of 1,559 nationally
About Avalon School
Avalon School is a state contributing located in Avalon, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 225 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 148th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.7%; pacific students 36%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Avalon; Avalon School ranks 1st of 2 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%)487
- Roll size (10%)225
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.1%
- 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 Avalon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 487
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 225
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 36%
- 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 Avalon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Avalon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 242 m away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 345 m away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 348 m away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 860 m away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.0 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 1.1 km away
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.1 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.2 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.3 km away
Wā Ora Montessori
Naenae · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
256 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitohu School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
240 students
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students
Pirinoa School
Pirinoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
33 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon School a good school?
Avalon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #148 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 Avalon School rank in Wellington?
Avalon School ranks #148 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1240 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Avalon School?
Avalon School had 225 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Avalon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Avalon School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Avalon School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Avalon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.