Plimmerton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Plimmerton, Wellington 5026 · Porirua City
#58 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#316 of 1,559 nationally
About Plimmerton School
Plimmerton School is a state full primary located in Plimmerton, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 393 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 58th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.3%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Plimmerton; Plimmerton School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)396
- Roll size (10%)393
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.1%
- 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 Plimmerton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 396
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 393
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- 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 Plimmerton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Plimmerton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 664 m away
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students · 3.1 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Titahi Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 3.2 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 3.8 km away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 3.9 km away
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 4.1 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 4.2 km away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 4.3 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 4.4 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
168 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Mākara Model School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
65 students
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
89 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Plimmerton School a good school?
Plimmerton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 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 Plimmerton School rank in Wellington?
Plimmerton School ranks #58 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #316 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Plimmerton School?
Plimmerton School had 393 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Plimmerton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Plimmerton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Plimmerton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plimmerton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.