Sacred Heart Cathedral School vs Thorndon School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 412 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Thorndon · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Cathedral School Thorndon, Wellington | Thorndon School Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 176 | #27 of 176 |
| National rank | #264 of 1,559 | #202 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 240 | 278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 362 |
| Total roll | 240 | 278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.1% | -7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| Pacific students | 22.1% | 9.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Thorndon | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | sacred-heart.school.nz | www.thorndon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Thorndon School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.0 vs 75.8).
- •Thorndon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (362 vs 375).
- •Thorndon School does better on roll size (278 vs 240).
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.1% vs -7%).
- •Thorndon School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 240.
- •Sacred Heart Cathedral School is a state integrated school while Thorndon School 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 Thorndon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Thorndon School ranks higher (78.0 vs 75.8 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 Sacred Heart Cathedral School and Thorndon School?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Thorndon and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School: 375. Thorndon School: 362. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart Cathedral School and Thorndon School rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart Cathedral School is 45th of 176 and Thorndon School is 27th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).