Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Belmont, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#22 of 46 composite schools in Wellington
#116 of 486 nationally
About Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School is a state integrated composite located in Belmont, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 281 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 46 ranked composite schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.8%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 1.4%.
There are 3 schools in Belmont; Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)400
- Roll size (10%)281
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-22.3%
- 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 Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 281
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -22.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 1.2 km away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.3 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.4 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 1.6 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.6 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.7 km away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 1.7 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.8 km away
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.9 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
Wā Ora Montessori
Naenae · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
256 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students
Rathkeale College
Opaki · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
317 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School a good school?
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 of 46 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 Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School rank in Wellington?
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School ranks #22 of 46 composite schools in Wellington and #116 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School?
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School had 281 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.