Newlands College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Newlands, Wellington 6037 · Wellington City
#6 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#66 of 486 nationally
About Newlands College
Newlands College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Newlands, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,254 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (61th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.8%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 3.9%.
There are 5 schools in Newlands; Newlands College ranks 3rd of 5 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%)410
- Roll size (10%)1,254
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)86.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)65.2%
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 Newlands College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,254
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 86.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 65.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Newlands College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Newlands College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Newlands College has changed over time.
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Schools near Newlands College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students · 156 m away
Rewa Rewa School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 417 m away
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students · 483 m away
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 752 m away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students · 862 m away
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 1.4 km away
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students · 1.6 km away
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 1.6 km away
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
298 students · 1.8 km away
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Newlands College a good school?
Newlands College has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Newlands College rank in Wellington?
Newlands College ranks #6 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #66 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Newlands College?
Newlands College had 1,254 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Newlands College a primary school or a secondary school?
Newlands College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Newlands College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newlands College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.