Karori Normal School vs Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 208 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karori Normal School
Karori ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
614 students
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
396 students
| Measure | Karori Normal School Karori, Wellington | Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Karori, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #9 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #83 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 614 | 396 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | โ |
| Total roll | 614 | 396 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 95% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 92.5% |
| Mฤori students | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0.2% | 2% |
| suburb or town | Karori | Karori |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kns.school.nz | www.marsden.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKarori Normal School does better on roll size (614 vs 396).
- โขKarori Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% vs -14.6%).
- โขKarori Normal School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 396.
- โขKarori Normal School is a state school while Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขKarori Normal School is co-educational and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is girls.
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 Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
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 Karori Normal School and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Karori and Karori in Wellington.
How do Karori Normal School and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School rank in Wellington?
Karori Normal School is 9th of 176 and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).