Rongotai College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 · Wellington City
#24 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#129 of 486 nationally
About Rongotai College
Rongotai College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Kilbirnie, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 701 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 24th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.1%; pacific students 17%; international students 3.4%.
There are 5 schools in Kilbirnie; Rongotai College ranks 4th 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%)428
- Roll size (10%)701
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)88.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)75.4%
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 Rongotai College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 701
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 88.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 75.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rongotai College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rongotai College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rongotai College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rongotai College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 697 m away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 738 m away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 781 m away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 803 m away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 973 m away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.6 km away
Scots College
Strathmore · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,161 students · 1.6 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 1.7 km away
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 1.7 km away
Houghton Valley School
Houghton Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
200 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rongotai College a good school?
Rongotai College has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #24 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 Rongotai College rank in Wellington?
Rongotai College ranks #24 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #129 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rongotai College?
Rongotai College had 701 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Rongotai College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rongotai College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rongotai College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rongotai College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.