St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Plimmerton, Wellington 5026 · Porirua City
#5 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#62 of 1,559 nationally
About St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is a state integrated contributing located in Plimmerton, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 209 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 5th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (53th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.6%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Plimmerton; St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)368
- Roll size (10%)209
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.4%
- 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 Theresa's School (Plimmerton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 368
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 209
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- 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 St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 664 m away
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students · 2.5 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Titahi Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 2.9 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 3.2 km away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 3.3 km away
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 3.4 km away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 3.7 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 3.9 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 4.0 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
168 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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298 students
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240 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
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459 students
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
205 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) a good school?
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 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 Theresa's School (Plimmerton) rank in Wellington?
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ranks #5 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #62 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) had 209 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Theresa's School (Plimmerton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.