Crofton Downs Primary School vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Downs Primary School
Crofton Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon · State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Crofton Downs Primary School Crofton Downs, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #30 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #211 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Correspondence School |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | – |
| Students | 168 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 357 | 506 |
| Total roll | 168 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Crofton Downs | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cdps.school.nz/ | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Crofton Downs Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (357 vs 506).
- •Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 168).
- •Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -25%).
- •Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 students compared with 168.
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 Crofton Downs Primary 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 Crofton Downs Primary School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Crofton Downs and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Crofton Downs Primary School: 357. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Crofton Downs Primary School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Crofton Downs Primary School is 30th of 176 and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).