Te Kura o Hau Karetu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maoribank, Wellington 5018 · Upper Hutt City
#168 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1410 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Te Kura o Hau Karetu is a state contributing located in Maoribank, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 152 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 168th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 55.9%; pacific students 21.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)527
- Roll size (10%)152
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)25.2%
- 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 152
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 25.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 55.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.1%
- 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.5 km away
Mangaroa School
Upper Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 1.7 km away
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 2.2 km away
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 2.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students · 2.8 km away
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students · 3.3 km away
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 3.4 km away
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 3.5 km away
Plateau School
Te Marua · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 3.6 km away
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Otaki School
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209 students
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Hau Karetu a good school?
Te Kura o Hau Karetu has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #168 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu rank in Wellington?
Te Kura o Hau Karetu ranks #168 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1410 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
Te Kura o Hau Karetu had 152 students in 2026, a change of +25% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Hau Karetu a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Hau Karetu is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Hau Karetu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.