Thorndon School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thorndon, Wellington 6011 · Wellington City
#27 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#202 of 1,559 nationally
About Thorndon School
Thorndon School is a state full primary located in Thorndon, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 27th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.6%; pacific students 9.4%; international students 0.4%.
There are 5 schools in Thorndon; Thorndon School 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%)362
- Roll size (10%)278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7%
- 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 Thorndon School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 362
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 278
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Thorndon School has changed over time.
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Schools near Thorndon School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Queen Margaret College
Thorndon · Private composite · Years 1–13
758 students · 176 m away
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students · 178 m away
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students · 287 m away
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students · 412 m away
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students · 452 m away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 1.2 km away
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students · 1.6 km away
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.8 km away
Te Ara Activity Centre
Kaiwharawhara · State activity centre
· 1.9 km away
Altum Academy
Wilton · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Northland School
Northland · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thorndon School a good school?
Thorndon School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 Thorndon School rank in Wellington?
Thorndon School ranks #27 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #202 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Thorndon School?
Thorndon School had 278 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Thorndon School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thorndon School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Thorndon School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thorndon School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.