Hataitai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hataitai, Wellington 6021 · Wellington City
#31 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#217 of 1,559 nationally
About Hataitai School
Hataitai School is a state full primary located in Hataitai, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 223 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 31st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.7%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Hataitai; Hataitai 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%)365
- Roll size (10%)223
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-33.7%
- 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 Hataitai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 365
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 223
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -33.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Hataitai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hataitai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 1.2 km away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.3 km away
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students · 1.4 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 1.4 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.6 km away
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students · 1.7 km away
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students · 1.8 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 1.8 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 1.8 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hataitai School a good school?
Hataitai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #31 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 Hataitai School rank in Wellington?
Hataitai School ranks #31 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #217 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hataitai School?
Hataitai School had 223 students in 2026, a change of -34% over five years.
Is Hataitai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hataitai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hataitai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hataitai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.