Schools in Whitby, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 1,628 students · 3 state, 2 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 393.
Whitby, in Wellington, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,628 students. By level there are 4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state, 2 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whitby's schools is 393, below the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Adventure School (76.3, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Discovery School (75.3, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), and Postgate School (45.5, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Discovery School (471 students), Adventure School (464 students), Whitby Collegiate (350 students).
Ranked schools in Whitby
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 176Adventure SchoolWhitby · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 389 · 464 students
- 275Discovery SchoolWhitby · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 471 students
- 346Postgate SchoolWhitby · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 328 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adventure School Whitby · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 76.3 Top 25% | 389 | 464 |
| 2 | Discovery School Whitby · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 75.3 Top 25% | 393 | 471 |
| 3 | Postgate School Whitby · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 45.5 Lower 50% | 461 | 328 |
Other schools in Whitby
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Whitby side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whitby?
Adventure School is the highest-ranked school in Whitby with a Success Index (NZ) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whitby?
Whitby has 5 schools (4 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 1,628 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whitby?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whitby is 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.