Arakura School vs St Claudine Thevenet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arakura School
Wainuiomata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
198 students
| Measure | Arakura School Wainuiomata, Wellington | St Claudine Thevenet School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 176 | #120 of 176 |
| National rank | #1220 of 1,559 | #861 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 152 | 198 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 447 |
| Total roll | 152 | 198 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | -30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 56.6% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 31.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.arakura.school.nz | www.stclaudine.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Claudine Thevenet School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.3 vs 34.5).
- โขSt Claudine Thevenet School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 500).
- โขSt Claudine Thevenet School does better on roll size (198 vs 152).
- โขArakura School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -30.2%).
- โขSt Claudine Thevenet School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 152.
- โขArakura School is a state school while St Claudine Thevenet School is a state integrated 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 Arakura School better than St Claudine Thevenet School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Claudine Thevenet School ranks higher (50.3 vs 34.5 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 Arakura School and St Claudine Thevenet School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arakura School: 500. St Claudine Thevenet School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arakura School and St Claudine Thevenet School rank in Wellington?
Arakura School is 144th of 176 and St Claudine Thevenet School is 120th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).