Worser Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Seatoun, Wellington 6022 · Wellington City
#36 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#230 of 1,559 nationally
About Worser Bay School
Worser Bay School is a state contributing located in Seatoun, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 112 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 36th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Seatoun; Worser Bay School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)351
- Roll size (10%)112
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-43.2%
- 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 Worser Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 351
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 112
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -43.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Worser Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Worser Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 721 m away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 755 m away
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students · 955 m away
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students · 1.0 km away
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 1.2 km away
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students · 1.7 km away
Scots College
Strathmore · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,161 students · 1.7 km away
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students · 1.8 km away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 2.4 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
Wadestown School
Wadestown · State full primary · Years 1–8
255 students
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun · State full primary · Years 1–8
389 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Worser Bay School a good school?
Worser Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Worser Bay School rank in Wellington?
Worser Bay School ranks #36 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #230 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Worser Bay School?
Worser Bay School had 112 students in 2026, a change of -43% over five years.
Is Worser Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Worser Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Worser Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Worser Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.