State · Correspondence School · Co-ed
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A state correspondence school (years 1–13) in Thorndon, Wellington, with 8,722 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, Ministry school number 498 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
8,722students
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu had 8,722 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 8,722 students on the roll, so they sum to about 124%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Cathedral School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 232 | 0.2 km |
| St Mary's College (Wellington) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 558 | 0.2 km |
| Thorndon School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 278 | 0.3 km |
| Wellington Girls' College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,425 | 0.4 km |
| Queen Margaret College | Composite | Years 1–13 | 761 | 0.4 km |
| Clifton Terrace Model School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 78 | 1.0 km |
| Wadestown School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 249 | 1.5 km |
| Northland School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 219 | 1.5 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu cover?
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is a correspondence school, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
8,722 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu a state school?
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is a state school.