Karori Normal School vs St Teresa's School (Karori)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 680 m 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
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
| Measure | Karori Normal School Karori, Wellington | St Teresa's School (Karori) Karori, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 176 | #64 of 176 |
| National rank | #83 of 1,559 | #355 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 614 | 123 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 354 | 390 |
| Total roll | 614 | 123 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | -15.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.4% | 8.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 10.6% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karori | Karori |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kns.school.nz | www.stteresas.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Karori Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.9 vs 71.5).
- •Karori Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (354 vs 390).
- •Karori Normal School does better on roll size (614 vs 123).
- •Karori Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.8% vs -15.4%).
- •Karori Normal School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 123.
- •Karori Normal School is a state school while St Teresa's School (Karori) 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 Karori Normal School better than St Teresa's School (Karori)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karori Normal School ranks higher (82.9 vs 71.5 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 St Teresa's School (Karori)?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Karori and Karori in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karori Normal School: 354. St Teresa's School (Karori): 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karori Normal School and St Teresa's School (Karori) rank in Wellington?
Karori Normal School is 9th of 176 and St Teresa's School (Karori) is 64th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).