Koraunui School vs St Michael's School (Taita)
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Michael's School (Taita)
Taita · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
133 students
| Measure | Koraunui School Stokes Valley, Wellington | St Michael's School (Taita) Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 176 | #133 of 176 |
| National rank | #1308 of 1,559 | #1072 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 176 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 476 |
| Total roll | 176 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.3% | 8.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 39.2% | 12% |
| Pacific students | 22.7% | 70.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stokes Valley | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | koraunui.school.nz | www.stmichaels.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School (Taita) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.5 vs 30.8).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 495).
- •Koraunui School does better on roll size (176 vs 133).
- •St Michael's School (Taita) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.6% vs -28.3%).
- •Koraunui School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 133.
- •Koraunui School is a state school while St Michael's School (Taita) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Michael's School (Taita)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's School (Taita) ranks higher (41.5 vs 30.8 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 St Michael's School (Taita)?
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. St Michael's School (Taita): 476. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koraunui School and St Michael's School (Taita) rank in Wellington?
Koraunui School is 155th of 176 and St Michael's School (Taita) is 133rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).