Kelburn Normal School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kelburn, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#21 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#169 of 1,559 nationally
About Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn Normal School is a state full primary located in Kelburn, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 281 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 21st 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) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.6%; pacific students 1.8%; international students 1.4%.
There are 2 schools in Kelburn; Kelburn Normal School ranks 1st 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%)353
- Roll size (10%)281
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.7%
- 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 Kelburn Normal School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 353
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 281
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kelburn Normal School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kelburn Normal School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 747 m away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 923 m away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 1.0 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 1.4 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 1.5 km away
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.7 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 1.7 km away
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students · 1.7 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 1.7 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 1.8 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
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 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
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelburn Normal School a good school?
Kelburn Normal School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 Kelburn Normal School rank in Wellington?
Kelburn Normal School ranks #21 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #169 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kelburn Normal School?
Kelburn Normal School had 281 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Kelburn Normal School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kelburn Normal School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kelburn Normal School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelburn Normal School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.