Kuranui College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Greytown, Wellington 5712 · South Wairarapa District
#28 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#157 of 486 nationally
About Kuranui College
Kuranui College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Greytown, in the South Wairarapa District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 748 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 28th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (74th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.3%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0.7%.
There are 2 schools in Greytown; Kuranui College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)468
- Roll size (10%)748
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)45.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)65.8%
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 Kuranui College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 468
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 748
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 45.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 65.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 25.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kuranui College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kuranui College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kuranui College has changed over time.
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Schools near Kuranui College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students · 1.4 km away
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 7.8 km away
South End School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
197 students · 8.7 km away
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students · 9.0 km away
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students · 9.2 km away
South Featherston School
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students · 9.8 km away
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 9.9 km away
St Teresa's School (Featherston)
Featherston · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 11 km away
Featherston School Te Kura o Paetūmokai
Featherston · State full primary · Years 1–8
149 students · 11 km away
Martinborough School
Martinborough · State full primary · Years 1–8
256 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kuranui College a good school?
Kuranui College has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 of 46 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 Kuranui College rank in Wellington?
Kuranui College ranks #28 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #157 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kuranui College?
Kuranui College had 748 students in 2026, a change of +45% over five years.
Is Kuranui College a primary school or a secondary school?
Kuranui College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kuranui College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kuranui College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.