Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Cathedral School | ★★★★★Medium | 375 |
| Thorndon School | ★★★★★Medium | 362 |
| Queen Margaret College♀ | ★★★★★N/A | — |
| St Mary's College (Wellington)♀ | ★★★★★High | 429 |
| Wellington Girls' College♀ | ★★★★★Medium | 375 |
| Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu | ★★★★★Very High | 506 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
3,912
Stats NZ Census 2023
33.9
Stats NZ Census 2023
41.8%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$126,620
Household, annual
Gender: 1,815 male · 2,043 female
Owner-Occupied
41.8%
Rented
58.4%
Housing Quality
21.2% damp
13.3% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$583
Vacancy Rate
11.7%
Avg Persons/Household
2.1
SA2 areas: Thorndon South, Thorndon North