Mākara Model School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karori, Wellington 6972 · Wellington City
#67 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#363 of 1,559 nationally
About Mākara Model School
Mākara Model 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 65 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 67th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Karori; Mākara Model School ranks 4th 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%)395
- Roll size (10%)65
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.4%
- 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 Mākara Model School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 395
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 65
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Mākara Model School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mākara Model School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 2.8 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students · 3.1 km away
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 3.6 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 3.7 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 4.3 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 4.4 km away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 4.8 km away
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 5.0 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 5.2 km away
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mākara Model School a good school?
Mākara Model School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #67 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 Mākara Model School rank in Wellington?
Mākara Model School ranks #67 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #363 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mākara Model School?
Mākara Model School had 65 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Mākara Model School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mākara Model School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mākara Model School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mākara Model School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.