Clifton Terrace Model School vs Kelburn Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.0 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
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students
| Measure | Clifton Terrace Model School Kelburn, Wellington | Kelburn Normal School Kelburn, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #55 of 176 | #21 of 176 |
| National rank | #302 of 1,559 | #169 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 78 | 281 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 353 |
| Total roll | 78 | 281 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | -15.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 1.4% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Kelburn |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ctms.school.nz | www.kelburnnormal.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kelburn Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 73.8).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (353 vs 372).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on roll size (281 vs 78).
- •Clifton Terrace Model School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.5% vs -15.7%).
- •Kelburn Normal School is the larger school with 281 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 Kelburn Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelburn Normal School ranks higher (79.0 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 Kelburn Normal School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kelburn and Kelburn in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clifton Terrace Model School: 372. Kelburn Normal School: 353. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clifton Terrace Model School and Kelburn Normal School rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School is 55th of 176 and Kelburn Normal School is 21st of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).