Naenae College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5040 · Lower Hutt City
#37 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#312 of 486 nationally
About Naenae College
Naenae College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Lower Hutt, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 862 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 37th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28%; pacific students 25.3%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Naenae College ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)500
- Roll size (10%)862
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)67.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)49.7%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Naenae College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 500
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 862
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 67.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 49.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 28%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Naenae College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Naenae College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Naenae College has changed over time.
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Schools near Naenae College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 194 m away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 327 m away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 348 m away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 716 m away
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 948 m away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.1 km away
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students · 1.2 km away
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students · 1.2 km away
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students · 1.4 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Naenae College a good school?
Naenae College has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 of 46 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Naenae College rank in Wellington?
Naenae College ranks #37 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #312 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Naenae College?
Naenae College had 862 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Naenae College a primary school or a secondary school?
Naenae College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Naenae College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Naenae College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.