Kimi Ora School vs Rata Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimi Ora School
Naenae ยท State special school
137 students
Rata Street School
Naenae ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
326 students
| Measure | Kimi Ora School Naenae, Wellington | Rata Street School Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #161 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #1361 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 137 | 326 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 507 |
| Total roll | 137 | 326 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 69.3% | -15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 38% | 45.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.4% | 27% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kimiora.school.nz/ | www.ratastreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKimi Ora School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 507).
- โขRata Street School does better on roll size (326 vs 137).
- โขKimi Ora School does better on roll growth (5 years) (69.3% vs -15%).
- โขRata Street School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 137.
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 Kimi Ora School better than Rata Street 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 Kimi Ora School and Rata Street School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Naenae and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimi Ora School: 467. Rata Street School: 507. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimi Ora School and Rata Street School rank in Wellington?
Kimi Ora School is unranked and Rata Street School is 161st of 176 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).