Rathkeale College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opaki, Wellington 5871 · Masterton District
#10 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#87 of 486 nationally
About Rathkeale College
Rathkeale College is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Opaki, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 317 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.4%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 5.7%.
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%)415
- Roll size (10%)317
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)100%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)81.4%
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 Rathkeale College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 317
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 100%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 81.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 16.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rathkeale College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rathkeale College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rathkeale College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rathkeale College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ōpaki School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 2.2 km away
Lakeview School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students · 5.6 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 6.1 km away
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 6.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 6.7 km away
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students · 6.7 km away
TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · State composite · Years 1–13
171 students · 7.1 km away
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students · 7.2 km away
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students · 7.2 km away
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
· 7.3 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
281 students
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rathkeale College a good school?
Rathkeale College has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Rathkeale College rank in Wellington?
Rathkeale College ranks #10 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #87 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rathkeale College?
Rathkeale College had 317 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Rathkeale College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rathkeale College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Rathkeale College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rathkeale College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.