Sacred Heart Cathedral School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thorndon, Wellington 6011 · Wellington City
#45 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#264 of 1,559 nationally
About Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a state integrated full primary located in Thorndon, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 240 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 45th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 22.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Thorndon; Sacred Heart Cathedral 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%)375
- Roll size (10%)240
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.1%
- 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 375
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 240
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 22.1%
- 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 46 m away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students · 169 m away
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students · 412 m away
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students · 415 m away
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students · 559 m away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 866 m away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.4 km away
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.6 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 1.6 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
298 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart Cathedral School a good school?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks #45 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #264 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School had 240 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart Cathedral School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart Cathedral School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.