St Mary's College (Wellington)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wellington CBD, Wellington 6011 · Wellington City
#21 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#112 of 486 nationally
About St Mary's College (Wellington)
St Mary's College (Wellington) is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Wellington CBD, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a girls' school. In 2026 it enrolled 556 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 21st of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is school leavers with university entrance (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.8%; pacific students 41.5%; international students 0.7%.
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%)429
- Roll size (10%)556
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-9.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)93.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)83.8%
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 St Mary's College (Wellington) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 429
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 556
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -9.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 93.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 83.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 21.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 41.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Mary's College (Wellington) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Mary's College (Wellington) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Mary's College (Wellington) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Mary's College (Wellington)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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Queen Margaret College
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Clifton Terrace Model School
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Northland School
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223 students · 1.4 km away
Altum Academy
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· 1.6 km away
Wadestown School
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255 students · 1.6 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
281 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's College (Wellington) a good school?
St Mary's College (Wellington) has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 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 St Mary's College (Wellington) rank in Wellington?
St Mary's College (Wellington) ranks #21 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #112 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Mary's College (Wellington)?
St Mary's College (Wellington) had 556 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is St Mary's College (Wellington) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's College (Wellington) is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Mary's College (Wellington)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's College (Wellington); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.