Karori West Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karori, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#32 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#221 of 1,559 nationally
About Karori West Normal School
Karori West 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 444 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.4%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Karori; Karori West Normal School ranks 2nd 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%)381
- Roll size (10%)444
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.9%
- 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 West Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 381
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 444
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- 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 Karori West Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Karori West Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 1.1 km away
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.7 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 1.9 km away
Mākara Model School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
65 students · 2.8 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 3.3 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 3.3 km away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 3.3 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 3.7 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 3.9 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Greenacres School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
166 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Karori West Normal School a good school?
Karori West Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 West Normal School rank in Wellington?
Karori West Normal School ranks #32 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #221 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Karori West Normal School?
Karori West Normal School had 444 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Karori West Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Karori West Normal School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Karori West Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Karori West Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.