Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Fairfield, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#126 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#985 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is a state contributing located in Fairfield, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 158 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 126th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (66th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.3%; pacific students 13.3%; 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%)470
- Roll size (10%)158
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)89.5%
- 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 Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 158
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 89.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.3%
- 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 Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 830 m away
Waterloo School
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522 students · 1.0 km away
Naenae School
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361 students · 1.2 km away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.3 km away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 1.4 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 1.5 km away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 1.5 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.5 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.7 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 1.7 km away
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Dalefield School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni a good school?
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #126 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 Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni rank in Wellington?
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni ranks #126 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #985 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni had 158 students in 2026, a change of +90% over five years.
Is Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.