Altum Academy vs New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 27 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
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham ยท Charter secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
| Measure | Altum Academy Wilton, Wellington | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 99 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | โ | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 459 |
| Total roll | โ | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | โ |
| Pacific students | โ | โ |
| International students | โ | โ |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.altum.school.nz/ | nzpaa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขAltum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (99.2 vs 62.6).
- โขAltum Academy does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 459).
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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Altum Academy ranks higher (99.2 vs 62.6 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Altum Academy: 375. New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Altum Academy and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa rank in Wellington?
Altum Academy is unranked and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).