Clifton Terrace Model School vs Sacred Heart Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 866 m 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
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
| Measure | Clifton Terrace Model School Kelburn, Wellington | Sacred Heart Cathedral School Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 176 | #45 of 176 |
| National rank | #302 of 1,559 | #264 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 78 | 240 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 375 |
| Total roll | 78 | 240 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | -3.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 22.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ctms.school.nz | sacred-heart.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.8 vs 73.8).
- •Clifton Terrace Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 375).
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School does better on roll size (240 vs 78).
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -12.5%).
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 78.
- •Clifton Terrace Model School is a state school while Sacred Heart Cathedral 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 Clifton Terrace Model School better than Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart Cathedral School ranks higher (75.8 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Kelburn and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clifton Terrace Model School: 372. Sacred Heart Cathedral School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clifton Terrace Model School and Sacred Heart Cathedral School rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School is 55th of 176 and Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 45th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).