Clifton Terrace Model School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelburn, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#55 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#302 of 1,559 nationally
About Clifton Terrace Model School
Clifton Terrace Model School is a state full primary located in Kelburn, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 78 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 55th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.6%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kelburn; Clifton Terrace Model School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)372
- Roll size (10%)78
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.5%
- 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 Clifton Terrace Model School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 372
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 78
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Clifton Terrace Model School has changed over time.
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Schools near Clifton Terrace Model School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 855 m away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 866 m away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students · 1.0 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.0 km away
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students · 1.1 km away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.1 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.2 km away
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students · 1.2 km away
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students · 1.2 km away
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton Terrace Model School a good school?
Clifton Terrace Model School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #55 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 Clifton Terrace Model School rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School ranks #55 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #302 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Clifton Terrace Model School?
Clifton Terrace Model School had 78 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Clifton Terrace Model School a primary school or a secondary school?
Clifton Terrace Model School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Clifton Terrace Model School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clifton Terrace Model School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.