Kilbirnie School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hataitai, Wellington 6241 · Wellington City
#7 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#77 of 1,559 nationally
About Kilbirnie School
Kilbirnie School is a state contributing located in Hataitai, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 213 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 7th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (54th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Hataitai; Kilbirnie School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)377
- Roll size (10%)213
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.6%
- 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 Kilbirnie School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 377
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 213
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- 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 Kilbirnie School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kilbirnie School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 609 m away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 800 m away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 954 m away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 1.0 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.0 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 1.1 km away
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students · 1.2 km away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.2 km away
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.3 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kilbirnie School a good school?
Kilbirnie School has a Success Index (NZ) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #7 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 Kilbirnie School rank in Wellington?
Kilbirnie School ranks #7 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #77 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kilbirnie School?
Kilbirnie School had 213 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Kilbirnie School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kilbirnie School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kilbirnie School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kilbirnie School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.