Solway School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Solway, Wellington 5810 · Masterton District
#119 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#801 of 1,559 nationally
About Solway School
Solway School is a state contributing located in Solway, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 252 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 119th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (75th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.6%; pacific students 4.4%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)252
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.3%
- 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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 252
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.4%
- 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 Solway School has changed over time.
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Schools near Solway School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 1.6 km away
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students · 2.4 km away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 2.4 km away
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 2.7 km away
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students · 3.0 km away
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students · 3.0 km away
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 3.3 km away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 3.5 km away
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students · 3.6 km away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Solway School a good school?
Solway School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #119 of 176 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 School rank in Wellington?
Solway School ranks #119 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #801 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Solway School?
Solway School had 252 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Solway School a primary school or a secondary school?
Solway School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Solway School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Solway School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.