Kelburn Normal School vs Te Aro School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 923 m 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
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
| Measure | Kelburn Normal School Kelburn, Wellington | Te Aro School Te Aro, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #21 of 176 | #72 of 176 |
| National rank | #169 of 1,559 | #390 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 281 | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 353 | 398 |
| Total roll | 281 | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | -13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| suburb or town | Kelburn | Te Aro |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kelburnnormal.school.nz/ | www.tearo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kelburn Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.0 vs 70.5).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (353 vs 398).
- •Kelburn Normal School does better on roll size (281 vs 223).
- •Te Aro School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.7% vs -15.7%).
- •Kelburn Normal School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 223.
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 Te Aro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kelburn Normal School ranks higher (79.0 vs 70.5 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 Kelburn Normal School and Te Aro School?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Kelburn and Te Aro in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kelburn Normal School: 353. Te Aro School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kelburn Normal School and Te Aro School rank in Wellington?
Kelburn Normal School is 21st of 176 and Te Aro School is 72nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).