Wainuiomata High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wainuiomata, Wellington 5048 · Lower Hutt City
#39 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#344 of 486 nationally
About Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Wainuiomata, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 685 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 39th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 50.1%; pacific students 24.1%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Wainuiomata; Wainuiomata High School ranks 6th of 8 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%)509
- Roll size (10%)685
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)67.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.8%
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 Wainuiomata High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 685
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 67.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 50.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.1%
- 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 Wainuiomata High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wainuiomata High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wainuiomata High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wainuiomata High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
337 students · 262 m away
Konini Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
270 students · 351 m away
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students · 702 m away
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 1.1 km away
Arakura School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.3 km away
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.4 km away
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students · 2.8 km away
Wainuiomata Primary School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 3.1 km away
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students · 3.4 km away
Randwick School
Moera · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wainuiomata High School a good school?
Wainuiomata High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #39 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 Wainuiomata High School rank in Wellington?
Wainuiomata High School ranks #39 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #344 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wainuiomata High School?
Wainuiomata High School had 685 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Wainuiomata High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wainuiomata High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wainuiomata High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wainuiomata High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.