Karori Normal School vs Ngaio School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karori Normal School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
614 students
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
| Measure | Karori Normal School Karori, Wellington | Ngaio School Ngaio, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 176 | #22 of 176 |
| National rank | #83 of 1,559 | #171 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 614 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 353 |
| Total roll | 614 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -34.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karori | Ngaio |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kns.school.nz | www.ngaio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Karori Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.9 vs 79.0).
- •Ngaio School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (353 vs 354).
- •Karori Normal School does better on roll size (614 vs 277).
- •Karori Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% vs -34.8%).
- •Karori Normal School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 277.
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 Karori Normal School better than Ngaio School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karori Normal School ranks higher (82.9 vs 79.0 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 Karori Normal School and Ngaio School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Karori and Ngaio in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karori Normal School: 354. Ngaio School: 353. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karori Normal School and Ngaio School rank in Wellington?
Karori Normal School is 9th of 176 and Ngaio School is 22nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).