Brooklyn School (Wellington) vs Thorndon School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School (Wellington) Brooklyn, Wellington | Thorndon School Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #18 of 176 | #27 of 176 |
| National rank | #156 of 1,559 | #202 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 379 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 362 | 362 |
| Total roll | 379 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.3% | -7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 9.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Brooklyn | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brooklynprimary.school.nz | www.thorndon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.6 vs 78.0).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll size (379 vs 278).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -7%).
- •Brooklyn School (Wellington) is the larger school with 379 students compared with 278.
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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) better than Thorndon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Brooklyn School (Wellington) ranks higher (79.6 vs 78.0 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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) and Thorndon School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brooklyn School (Wellington): 362. Thorndon School: 362. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brooklyn School (Wellington) and Thorndon School rank in Wellington?
Brooklyn School (Wellington) is 18th of 176 and Thorndon School is 27th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).