Pomare School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taita, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#165 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1392 of 1,559 nationally
About Pomare School
Pomare School is a state contributing located in Taita, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 106 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 165th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (61th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.5%; pacific students 44.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Taita; Pomare School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)515
- Roll size (10%)106
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28.8%
- 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 Pomare School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 515
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 106
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 44.3%
- 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 Pomare School has changed over time.
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Schools near Pomare School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students · 501 m away
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 596 m away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 1.2 km away
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students · 1.7 km away
Koraunui School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students · 2.0 km away
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 2.1 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 2.2 km away
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 2.7 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 3.0 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
Titahi Bay North School
Titahi Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Lakeview School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Cannons Creek School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pomare School a good school?
Pomare School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #165 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 Pomare School rank in Wellington?
Pomare School ranks #165 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1392 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Pomare School?
Pomare School had 106 students in 2026, a change of +29% over five years.
Is Pomare School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pomare School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Pomare School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pomare School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.