St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Khandallah, Wellington 6035 · Wellington City
#25 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#184 of 1,559 nationally
About St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is a state integrated full primary located in Khandallah, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 205 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 25th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 2.4%; pacific students 2.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Khandallah; St Benedict's School (Khandallah) ranks 2nd 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%)350
- Roll size (10%)205
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-24.8%
- 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 350
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 205
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -24.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 2.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.4%
- 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cashmere Avenue School
Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students · 597 m away
Khandallah School
Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students · 625 m away
Te Ara Activity Centre
Kaiwharawhara · State activity centre
· 1.0 km away
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students · 1.3 km away
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students · 2.0 km away
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 2.2 km away
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 2.5 km away
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 2.6 km away
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students · 2.7 km away
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
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298 students
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Benedict's School (Khandallah) a good school?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) rank in Wellington?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) ranks #25 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #184 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) had 205 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is St Benedict's School (Khandallah) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Benedict's School (Khandallah); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.