Karori Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karori, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#9 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#83 of 1,559 nationally
About Karori Normal School
Karori Normal School is a state full primary located in Karori, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 614 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 9th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.4%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0.2%.
There are 5 schools in Karori; Karori Normal School ranks 1st 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%)354
- Roll size (10%)614
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.8%
- 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 Karori Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 354
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 614
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Karori Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karori Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 208 m away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 680 m away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.6 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 1.6 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.7 km away
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 1.7 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 2.1 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 2.5 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 2.6 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karori Normal School a good school?
Karori Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #9 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 Karori Normal School rank in Wellington?
Karori Normal School ranks #9 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #83 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karori Normal School?
Karori Normal School had 614 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Karori Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karori Normal School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karori Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Karori Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.