Raumati Beach School vs Te Rā School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Raumati Beach School Raumati Beach, Wellington | Te Rā School Raumati South, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 176 | #84 of 176 |
| National rank | #475 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 | 534 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 411 |
| Total roll | 534 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | -22% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raumati Beach | Raumati South |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.raumatibeach.school.nz | www.tera.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (66.0 vs 65.7).
- •Te Rā School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 423).
- •Raumati Beach School does better on roll size (534 vs 142).
- •Raumati Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.4% vs -22%).
- •Raumati Beach School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 142.
- •Raumati Beach 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 Raumati Beach 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 Raumati Beach School and Te Rā School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Raumati Beach and Raumati South in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Raumati Beach School: 423. Te Rā School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Raumati Beach School and Te Rā School rank in Wellington?
Raumati Beach School is 83rd of 176 and Te Rā School is 84th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).