Northland School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Northland, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#28 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#203 of 1,559 nationally
About Northland School
Northland School is a state full primary school located in Northland, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 223 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 28th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.4%; pacific students 2.2%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)360
- Roll size (10%)223
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-27.6%
- 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 Northland School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 360
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 223
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -27.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 Northland School has changed over time.
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Schools near Northland School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 687 m away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 747 m away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 1.1 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 1.4 km away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 1.4 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 1.4 km away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students · 1.5 km away
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 1.6 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northland School a good school?
Northland School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #28 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 Northland School rank in Wellington?
Northland School ranks #28 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #203 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Northland School?
Northland School had 223 students in 2026, a change of -28% over five years.
Is Northland School a primary school or a secondary school?
Northland School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Northland School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northland School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.