Crofton Downs Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Crofton Downs, Wellington 6035 · Wellington City
#30 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#211 of 1,559 nationally
About Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs Primary School is a state contributing located in Crofton Downs, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 168 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 30th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.5%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)357
- Roll size (10%)168
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25%
- 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 Crofton Downs Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 357
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 168
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- 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 Crofton Downs Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Crofton Downs Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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277 students · 1.5 km away
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· 1.8 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
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Queen Margaret College
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St Mary's College (Wellington)
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556 students · 2.0 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
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240 students · 2.1 km away
Thorndon School
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278 students · 2.1 km away
Te Ara Activity Centre
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Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Churton Park School
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Kelburn Normal School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crofton Downs Primary School a good school?
Crofton Downs Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 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 Crofton Downs Primary School rank in Wellington?
Crofton Downs Primary School ranks #30 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #211 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Crofton Downs Primary School?
Crofton Downs Primary School had 168 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is Crofton Downs Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Crofton Downs Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Crofton Downs Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Crofton Downs Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.