Sacred Heart Cathedral School vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 169 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
240 students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon ยท State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Cathedral School Thorndon, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #45 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #264 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Correspondence School |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | โ |
| Students | 240 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 506 |
| Total roll | 240 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.3% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 22.1% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | sacred-heart.school.nz | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSacred Heart Cathedral School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 506).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 240).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -3.1%).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 students compared with 240.
- โขSacred Heart Cathedral School is a state integrated school while Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is a state 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School better than Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School: 375. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart Cathedral School and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 45th of 176 and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).