Clifton Terrace Model School vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
78 students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon Β· State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Clifton Terrace Model School Kelburn, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #55 of 176 | β |
| National rank | #302 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Correspondence School |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 78 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 506 |
| Total roll | 78 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.5% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 2.6% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ctms.school.nz | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Clifton Terrace Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 506).
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 78).
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -12.5%).
- β’Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clifton Terrace Model School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kelburn and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Clifton Terrace Model School: 372. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Clifton Terrace Model School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Clifton Terrace Model School is 55th of 176 and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).