Kimi Ora School vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 16 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
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon ยท State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Kimi Ora School Naenae, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Correspondence School |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 137 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 506 |
| Total roll | 137 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 69.3% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 38% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 12.4% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Naenae | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kimiora.school.nz/ | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKimi Ora School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 506).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 137).
- โขKimi Ora School does better on roll growth (5 years) (69.3% vs 52.2%).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Naenae and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kimi Ora School: 467. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kimi Ora School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Kimi Ora School is unranked and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).