Solway College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Masterton, Wellington 5840 · Masterton District
#23 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington
#117 of 486 nationally
About Solway College
Solway College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Masterton, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 211 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 46 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (79th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.7%; pacific students 1.4%; international students 1.4%.
There are 15 schools in Masterton; Solway College ranks 3rd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)431
- Roll size (10%)211
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Solway College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 431
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 211
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Solway College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Solway College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Solway College has changed over time.
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Schools near Solway College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students · 816 m away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 930 m away
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 1.3 km away
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students · 1.5 km away
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 1.6 km away
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 1.8 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 2.0 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 2.1 km away
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students · 2.1 km away
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Solway College a good school?
Solway College has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 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 Solway College rank in Wellington?
Solway College ranks #23 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington and #117 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Solway College?
Solway College had 211 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Solway College a primary school or a secondary school?
Solway College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Solway College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Solway College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.