Raroa Normal Intermediate vs St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
205 students
| Measure | Raroa Normal Intermediate Johnsonville, Wellington | St Benedict's School (Khandallah) Khandallah, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #23 of 176 | #25 of 176 |
| National rank | #181 of 1,559 | #184 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 531 | 205 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 350 |
| Total roll | 531 | 205 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -24.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.2% | 2.4% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Khandallah |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.raroa.school.nz | www.st-benedicts.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (78.8 vs 78.7).
- โขSt Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 379).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 205).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -24.8%).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 205.
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate is a state school while St Benedict's School (Khandallah) 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 Raroa Normal Intermediate better than St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
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 Raroa Normal Intermediate and St Benedict's School (Khandallah)?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Khandallah in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Raroa Normal Intermediate: 379. St Benedict's School (Khandallah): 350. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Raroa Normal Intermediate and St Benedict's School (Khandallah) rank in Wellington?
Raroa Normal Intermediate is 23rd of 176 and St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is 25th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).