Koraunui School vs Pomare School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koraunui School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
176 students
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
| Measure | Koraunui School Stokes Valley, Wellington | Pomare School Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 176 | #165 of 176 |
| National rank | #1308 of 1,559 | #1392 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 176 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 515 |
| Total roll | 176 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.3% | 28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 39.2% | 41.5% |
| Pacific students | 22.7% | 44.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stokes Valley | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | koraunui.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Koraunui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.8 vs 27.3).
- •Koraunui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 515).
- •Koraunui School does better on roll size (176 vs 106).
- •Pomare School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.8% vs -28.3%).
- •Koraunui School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 106.
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 Koraunui School better than Pomare School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Koraunui School ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.3 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 Koraunui School and Pomare School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Stokes Valley and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koraunui School: 495. Pomare School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koraunui School and Pomare School rank in Wellington?
Koraunui School is 155th of 176 and Pomare School is 165th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).