St Teresa's School (Karori)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Karori, Wellington 6012 · Wellington City
#64 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#355 of 1,559 nationally
About St Teresa's School (Karori)
St Teresa's School (Karori) is a state integrated full primary located in Karori, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 123 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 64th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.1%; pacific students 10.6%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Karori; St Teresa's School (Karori) ranks 3rd of 4 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%)390
- Roll size (10%)123
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.4%
- 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 Teresa's School (Karori) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 123
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.6%
- 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 Teresa's School (Karori) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Teresa's School (Karori)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students · 680 m away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori · Private composite · Years 1–13
396 students · 883 m away
Karori West Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
444 students · 1.1 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 2.2 km away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 2.3 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 2.3 km away
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students · 2.7 km away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 3.0 km away
Mākara Model School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
65 students · 3.1 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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34 students
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Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Teresa's School (Karori) a good school?
St Teresa's School (Karori) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #64 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 Teresa's School (Karori) rank in Wellington?
St Teresa's School (Karori) ranks #64 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #355 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Teresa's School (Karori)?
St Teresa's School (Karori) had 123 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is St Teresa's School (Karori) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Teresa's School (Karori) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Teresa's School (Karori)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Teresa's School (Karori); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.