Kahutara School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Featherston, Wellington 5771 · South Wairarapa District
#130 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1015 of 1,559 nationally
About Kahutara School
Kahutara School is a state full primary located in Featherston, in the South Wairarapa District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 90 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 130th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.6%; pacific students 7.8%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Featherston; Kahutara School ranks 3rd of 4 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%)456
- Roll size (10%)90
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-26.8%
- 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 Kahutara School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 456
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 90
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -26.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.8%
- 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 Kahutara School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kahutara School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Martinborough School
Martinborough · State full primary · Years 1–8
256 students · 9.4 km away
South Featherston School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 9.9 km away
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 12 km away
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Featherston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
South Featherston School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
Whareama School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
51 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kahutara School a good school?
Kahutara School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #130 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 Kahutara School rank in Wellington?
Kahutara School ranks #130 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1015 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kahutara School?
Kahutara School had 90 students in 2026, a change of -27% over five years.
Is Kahutara School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kahutara School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kahutara School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Kahutara School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.