Kimi Ora School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Naenae, Wellington 5041 · Lower Hutt City
About Kimi Ora School
Kimi Ora School is a state special school located in Naenae, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 137 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Kimi Ora School does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 38%; pacific students 12.4%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Naenae.
Published measures
All figures published for Kimi Ora School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 137
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 69.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 38%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.4%
- 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 Kimi Ora School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kimi Ora School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 189 m away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 194 m away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 345 m away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 729 m away
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 779 m away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 972 m away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.2 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.2 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.3 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State special school schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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154 students
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
He Huarahi Tamariki
Linden · State teen parent unit
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · State teen parent unit
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimi Ora School a good school?
Kimi Ora School is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Kimi Ora School rank in Wellington?
Kimi Ora School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Kimi Ora School?
Kimi Ora School had 137 students in 2026, a change of +69% over five years.
Is Kimi Ora School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kimi Ora School is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kimi Ora School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kimi Ora School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.