Postgate School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitby, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#127 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#989 of 1,559 nationally
About Postgate School
Postgate School is a state full primary located in Whitby, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 328 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 127th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.2%; pacific students 55.5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Whitby; Postgate School ranks 3rd 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%)461
- Roll size (10%)328
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.6%
- 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 Postgate School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 461
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 328
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 55.5%
- 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 Postgate School has changed over time.
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Schools near Postgate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 875 m away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 900 m away
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 1.0 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students · 1.1 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.1 km away
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students · 1.2 km away
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students · 1.2 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 1.2 km away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Postgate School a good school?
Postgate School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #127 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 Postgate School rank in Wellington?
Postgate School ranks #127 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #989 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Postgate School?
Postgate School had 328 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Postgate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Postgate School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Postgate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Postgate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.