Maranatha Christian School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Belmont, Wellington 5040 · Lower Hutt City
#54 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#297 of 1,559 nationally
About Maranatha Christian School
Maranatha Christian School is a state integrated full primary located in Belmont, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 158 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 54th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (42th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.5%; pacific students 16.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Belmont; Maranatha Christian School ranks 1st of 3 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%)403
- Roll size (10%)158
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.3%
- 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 Maranatha Christian School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 158
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.5%
- 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 Maranatha Christian School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maranatha Christian School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.6 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
281 students · 1.6 km away
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 1.6 km away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 2.2 km away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 2.4 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 2.7 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 2.8 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 2.9 km away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 2.9 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maranatha Christian School a good school?
Maranatha Christian School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #54 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 Maranatha Christian School rank in Wellington?
Maranatha Christian School ranks #54 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #297 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maranatha Christian School?
Maranatha Christian School had 158 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Maranatha Christian School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maranatha Christian School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Maranatha Christian School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maranatha Christian School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.