Altum Academy vs Karori West Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altum Academy
Wilton ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
Karori West Normal School
Karori ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
444 students
| Measure | Altum Academy Wilton, Wellington | Karori West Normal School Karori, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 99 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #32 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #221 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 444 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 381 |
| Total roll | โ | 444 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -14.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 10.4% |
| Pacific students | โ | 4.1% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Karori |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.altum.school.nz/ | www.kwns.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAltum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (99.2 vs 77.3).
- โขAltum Academy does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 381).
- โขAltum Academy is a charter school while Karori West Normal School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altum Academy better than Karori West Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Altum Academy ranks higher (99.2 vs 77.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altum Academy and Karori West Normal School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Karori in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Altum Academy: 375. Karori West Normal School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Altum Academy and Karori West Normal School rank in Wellington?
Altum Academy is unranked and Karori West Normal School is 32nd of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).