Paremata School vs St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
| Measure | Paremata School Paremata, Wellington | St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) Plimmerton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #77 of 176 | #5 of 176 |
| National rank | #431 of 1,559 | #62 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 320 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 368 |
| Total roll | 320 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paremata | Plimmerton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.paremata.school.nz | www.st-theresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 68.4).
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (368 vs 408).
- •Paremata School does better on roll size (320 vs 209).
- •St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -10.8%).
- •Paremata School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 209.
- •Paremata 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 Paremata School better than St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ranks higher (84.4 vs 68.4 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 Paremata School and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Paremata and Plimmerton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paremata School: 408. St Theresa's School (Plimmerton): 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paremata School and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) rank in Wellington?
Paremata School is 77th of 176 and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is 5th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).