Wā Ora Montessori
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Naenae, Wellington 5011 · Lower Hutt City
#19 of 46 composite schools in Wellington
#109 of 486 nationally
About Wā Ora Montessori
Wā Ora Montessori is a state integrated composite located in Naenae, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 256 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand and 19th of 46 ranked composite schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.9%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Naenae; Wā Ora Montessori ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)396
- Roll size (10%)256
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.9%
- 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 Wā Ora Montessori by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 396
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 256
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Wā Ora Montessori has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wā Ora Montessori has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wā Ora Montessori has changed over time.
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Schools near Wā Ora Montessori
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 530 m away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 750 m away
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 1.4 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 1.6 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 1.7 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.7 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 1.7 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.9 km away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 2.2 km away
Taita Central School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
118 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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281 students
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students
Rathkeale College
Opaki · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
317 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wā Ora Montessori a good school?
Wā Ora Montessori has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 of 46 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 Wā Ora Montessori rank in Wellington?
Wā Ora Montessori ranks #19 of 46 composite schools in Wellington and #109 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wā Ora Montessori?
Wā Ora Montessori had 256 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Wā Ora Montessori a primary school or a secondary school?
Wā Ora Montessori is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Wā Ora Montessori?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wā Ora Montessori; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.