Khandallah School vs Te Ara Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Khandallah School
Khandallah ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
305 students
Te Ara Activity Centre
Kaiwharawhara ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Khandallah School Khandallah, Wellington | Te Ara Activity Centre Kaiwharawhara, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #39 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #235 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 305 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 372 | 569 |
| Total roll | 305 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 3.6% | โ |
| Pacific students | 3% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Kaiwharawhara |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.khandallah.school.nz/ | www.teara.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKhandallah School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 569).
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Khandallah School better than Te Ara Activity Centre?
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 Khandallah School and Te Ara Activity Centre?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Kaiwharawhara in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Khandallah School: 372. Te Ara Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Khandallah School and Te Ara Activity Centre rank in Wellington?
Khandallah School is 39th of 176 and Te Ara Activity Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).