St Benedict's School (Khandallah) vs Te Ara Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's School (Khandallah)
Khandallah Β· State integrated full primary Β· Years 1β8
205 students
Te Ara Activity Centre
Kaiwharawhara Β· State activity centre
| Measure | St Benedict's School (Khandallah) Khandallah, Wellington | Te Ara Activity Centre Kaiwharawhara, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #25 of 176 | β |
| National rank | #184 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | β |
| Students | 205 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 350 | 569 |
| Total roll | 205 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.8% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 2.4% | β |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Kaiwharawhara |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-benedicts.school.nz | www.teara.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Benedict's School (Khandallah) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (350 vs 569).
- β’St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is a state integrated school while Te Ara Activity Centre 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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) better than Te Ara Activity Centre?
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 St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and Te Ara Activity Centre?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Kaiwharawhara in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah): 350. Te Ara Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Benedict's School (Khandallah) and Te Ara Activity Centre rank in Wellington?
St Benedict's School (Khandallah) is 25th of 176 and Te Ara Activity Centre is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).