Miramar Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Miramar, Wellington 6243 · Wellington City
#89 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#509 of 1,559 nationally
About Miramar Central School
Miramar Central School is a state contributing located in Miramar, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 175 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 89th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.6%; pacific students 17.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Miramar; Miramar Central School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)415
- Roll size (10%)175
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24%
- 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 Miramar Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 175
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.1%
- 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 Miramar Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Miramar Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 326 m away
Worser Bay School
Seatoun · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 721 m away
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students · 1.3 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 1.4 km away
Scots College
Strathmore · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,161 students · 1.4 km away
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students · 1.6 km away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 1.7 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.8 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Mangaroa School
Upper Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
Wainuioru School
Wainuioru · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Miramar Central School a good school?
Miramar Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #89 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 Miramar Central School rank in Wellington?
Miramar Central School ranks #89 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #509 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Miramar Central School?
Miramar Central School had 175 students in 2026, a change of -24% over five years.
Is Miramar Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Miramar Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Miramar Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Miramar Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.