St Benedict's School (Khandallah) vs St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
205 students
St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)
Plimmerton ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
209 students
| Measure | St Benedict's School (Khandallah) Khandallah, Wellington | St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) Plimmerton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #25 of 176 | #5 of 176 |
| National rank | #184 of 1,559 | #62 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 205 | 209 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 350 | 368 |
| Total roll | 205 | 209 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.8% | 7.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 2.4% | 9.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Plimmerton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-benedicts.school.nz | www.st-theresas.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Theresa's School (Plimmerton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.4 vs 78.7).
- โขSt Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 368).
- โขSt Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on roll size (209 vs 205).
- โขSt Theresa's School (Plimmerton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.4% vs -24.8%).
- โขSt Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is the larger school with 209 students compared with 205.
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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) better than St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.7 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton)?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Plimmerton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah): 350. St Theresa's School (Plimmerton): 368. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) rank in Wellington?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is 25th of 176 and St Theresa's School (Plimmerton) is 5th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).