Wairarapa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Masterton, Wellington 5840 · Masterton District
#32 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#256 of 486 nationally
About Wairarapa College
Wairarapa College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school located in Masterton, in the Masterton District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 935 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 31.7%; pacific students 5.6%; international students 0.2%.
There are 15 schools in Masterton; Wairarapa College ranks 8th of 14 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%)479
- Roll size (10%)935
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59.7%
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 Wairarapa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 935
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 31.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wairarapa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wairarapa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wairarapa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Wairarapa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students · 524 m away
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students · 662 m away
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students · 670 m away
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students · 882 m away
Hadlow Preparatory School
Masterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 1.1 km away
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students · 1.3 km away
Masterton Primary School
Kuripuni · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 1.3 km away
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students · 1.5 km away
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students · 2.1 km away
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
· 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wairarapa College a good school?
Wairarapa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Wairarapa College rank in Wellington?
Wairarapa College ranks #32 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #256 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wairarapa College?
Wairarapa College had 935 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Wairarapa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Wairarapa College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) school covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wairarapa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wairarapa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.