Paekākāriki School vs Te Rā School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Paekākāriki School Paekakariki, Wellington | Te Rā School Raumati South, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 176 | #84 of 176 |
| National rank | #504 of 1,559 | #481 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 411 |
| Total roll | 103 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.9% | -22% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.3% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paekakariki | Raumati South |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.paekakariki.school.nz | www.tera.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (64.8 vs 65.7).
- •Te Rā School does better on roll size (142 vs 103).
- •Te Rā School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22% vs -30.9%).
- •Te Rā School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 103.
- •Paekākāriki School is a state school while Te Rā 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 Paekākāriki School better than Te Rā 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 Paekākāriki School and Te Rā School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Paekakariki and Raumati South in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paekākāriki School: 411. Te Rā School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paekākāriki School and Te Rā School rank in Wellington?
Paekākāriki School is 87th of 176 and Te Rā School is 84th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).