Papakowhai School vs St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Papakowhai School Papakowhai, Wellington | St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) Plimmerton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #37 of 176 | #5 of 176 |
| National rank | #231 of 1,559 | #62 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 476 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 387 | 368 |
| Total roll | 476 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papakowhai | Plimmerton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.papakowhai.school.nz | www.st-theresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 76.8).
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 387).
- •Papakowhai School does better on roll size (476 vs 209).
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -7.7%).
- •Papakowhai School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 209.
- •Papakowhai School is a state school while St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) 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 Papakowhai School better than St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ranks higher (84.4 vs 76.8 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 Papakowhai School and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Papakowhai and Plimmerton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Papakowhai School: 387. St Theresa's School (Plimmerton): 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Papakowhai School and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) rank in Wellington?
Papakowhai School is 37th of 176 and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is 5th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).