Totara Park School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Totara Park, Wellington 5018 · Upper Hutt City
#118 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#785 of 1,559 nationally
About Totara Park School
Totara Park School is a state contributing located in Totara Park, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 232 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 118th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.4%; pacific students 6.9%; 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%)441
- Roll size (10%)232
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3%
- 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 Totara Park School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 232
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 Totara Park School has changed over time.
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Schools near Totara Park School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students · 1.8 km away
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 2.1 km away
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students · 2.3 km away
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 2.3 km away
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 2.5 km away
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students · 3.1 km away
Mangaroa School
Upper Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 3.1 km away
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · State teen parent unit
· 3.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Totara Park School a good school?
Totara Park School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #118 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 Totara Park School rank in Wellington?
Totara Park School ranks #118 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #785 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Totara Park School?
Totara Park School had 232 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Totara Park School a primary school or a secondary school?
Totara Park School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Totara Park School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Totara Park School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.