Clifton Terrace Model School vs Island Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students
| Measure | Clifton Terrace Model School Kelburn, Wellington | Island Bay School Island Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 176 | #29 of 176 |
| National rank | #302 of 1,559 | #206 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 78 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 371 |
| Total roll | 78 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | -18.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Island Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ctms.school.nz | www.islandbay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Island Bay School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.8 vs 73.8).
- •Island Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 372).
- •Island Bay School does better on roll size (347 vs 78).
- •Clifton Terrace Model School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.5% vs -18.9%).
- •Island Bay School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 78.
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 Clifton Terrace Model School better than Island Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Island Bay School ranks higher (77.8 vs 73.8 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 Clifton Terrace Model School and Island Bay School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Kelburn and Island Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clifton Terrace Model School: 372. Island Bay School: 371. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clifton Terrace Model School and Island Bay School rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School is 55th of 176 and Island Bay School is 29th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).