Kahurangi School vs St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 884 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahurangi School
Strathmore · State full primary · Years 1–8
262 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
| Measure | Kahurangi School Strathmore, Wellington | St Anthony's School (Seatoun) Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #113 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #738 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 262 | 34 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 391 |
| Total roll | 262 | 34 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.1% | -37.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.1% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 28.6% | 11.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Strathmore | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kahurangi.school.nz | www.stants.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School (Seatoun) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.1 vs 55.6).
- •St Anthony's School (Seatoun) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 438).
- •Kahurangi School does better on roll size (262 vs 34).
- •Kahurangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.1% vs -37.1%).
- •Kahurangi School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 34.
- •Kahurangi School is a state school while St Anthony's School (Seatoun) 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 Kahurangi School better than St Anthony's School (Seatoun)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anthony's School (Seatoun) ranks higher (69.1 vs 55.6 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 Kahurangi School and St Anthony's School (Seatoun)?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Strathmore and Seatoun in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kahurangi School: 438. St Anthony's School (Seatoun): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kahurangi School and St Anthony's School (Seatoun) rank in Wellington?
Kahurangi School is 113th of 176 and St Anthony's School (Seatoun) is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).