Karori Normal School
About this school · from Ministry of Education data
Karori Normal School in brief
Karori Normal School is a large state co-educational primary school (Year 1–8) in Karori, Wellington, with 645 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 354 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1858.
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Karori Normal School
Donald Street, Karori, Wellington
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How enrolment at Karori Normal School works
- Karori Normal School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
- Year levels: Year 1–8
- Roll size: Large school
- School website: kns.school.nz
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What families ask about Karori Normal School
- Does Karori Normal School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Karori Normal School teach?
- Karori Normal School teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Karori Normal School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 354. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 645 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is August 2024.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1858
- Principal
- Caro Wills
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
Nearby and future schools
The next stage in the journey, and the alternatives close by
Schools near Karori Normal School
Other schools close by, nearest first.
- St Teresa's School (Karori)Karori · Full Primary (Years 1-8)0.7 km
- Cardinal McKeefry School (Wilton)Wilton · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.6 km
- Northland SchoolNorthland · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.6 km
- Kelburn Normal SchoolKelburn · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.7 km
- Karori West Normal SchoolKarori · Full Primary (Years 1-8)1.7 km
- Ōtari SchoolWilton · Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.1 km
- Te Aro SchoolTe Aro · Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.5 km
- Clifton Terrace Model SchoolKelburn · Full Primary (Years 1-8)2.6 km
Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
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