Muritai School vs St Claudine Thevenet School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
| Measure | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington | St Claudine Thevenet School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 176 | #120 of 176 |
| National rank | #228 of 1,559 | #861 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 340 | 198 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 447 |
| Total roll | 340 | 198 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.5% | -30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.3% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 31.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Eastbourne | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.muritai.school.nz | www.stclaudine.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Muritai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 50.3).
- •Muritai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 447).
- •Muritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 198).
- •Muritai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.5% vs -30.2%).
- •Muritai School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 198.
- •Muritai School is a state school while St Claudine Thevenet School 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 Muritai School better than St Claudine Thevenet School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muritai School ranks higher (77.0 vs 50.3 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 Muritai School and St Claudine Thevenet School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Muritai School: 375. St Claudine Thevenet School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Muritai School and St Claudine Thevenet School rank in Wellington?
Muritai School is 35th of 176 and St Claudine Thevenet School is 120th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).