St Mary's College (Wellington) vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 193 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
556 students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon ยท State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington CBD, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #21 of 46 | โ |
| National rank | #112 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Correspondence School |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | โ |
| Students | 556 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 506 |
| Total roll | 556 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.8% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.8% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 41.5% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wellington CBD | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stmw.school.nz/ | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Mary's College (Wellington) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (429 vs 506).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 556).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -9.8%).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 students compared with 556.
- โขSt Mary's College (Wellington) is a state integrated school while Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขSt Mary's College (Wellington) is girls and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is co-educational.
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 Mary's College (Wellington) 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 St Mary's College (Wellington) and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Wellington CBD and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's College (Wellington): 429. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's College (Wellington) and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
St Mary's College (Wellington) is 21st of 46 and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).