Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) vs St Claudine Thevenet School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 971 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
| Measure | Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) Wainuiomata, Wellington | St Claudine Thevenet School Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 176 | #120 of 176 |
| National rank | #1487 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 | 157 | 198 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 447 |
| Total roll | 157 | 198 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.6% | -30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.4% | 17.7% |
| Pacific students | 24.8% | 31.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pukeatua.school.nz | www.stclaudine.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Claudine Thevenet School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.3 vs 21.6).
- •St Claudine Thevenet School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 525).
- •St Claudine Thevenet School does better on roll size (198 vs 157).
- •Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.6% vs -30.2%).
- •St Claudine Thevenet School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 157.
- •Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) 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 Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) better than St Claudine Thevenet School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Claudine Thevenet School ranks higher (50.3 vs 21.6 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 Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) and St Claudine Thevenet School?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata): 525. St Claudine Thevenet School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) and St Claudine Thevenet School rank in Wellington?
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata) is 175th of 176 and St Claudine Thevenet School is 120th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).