Kelburn Normal School vs Ngaio School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students
Ngaio School
Ngaio · State contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
| Measure | Kelburn Normal School Kelburn, Wellington | Ngaio School Ngaio, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #21 of 176 | #22 of 176 |
| National rank | #169 of 1,559 | #171 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 281 | 277 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 353 | 353 |
| Total roll | 281 | 277 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | -34.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Ngaio |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kelburnnormal.school.nz/ | www.ngaio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (79.0 vs 79.0).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on roll size (281 vs 277).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.7% vs -34.8%).
- •Kelburn Normal School is the larger school with 281 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 Kelburn Normal School better than Ngaio 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 Kelburn Normal School and Ngaio School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Kelburn and Ngaio in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelburn Normal School: 353. Ngaio School: 353. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelburn Normal School and Ngaio School rank in Wellington?
Kelburn Normal School is 21st of 176 and Ngaio School is 22nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).