Wellington College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mount Victoria, Wellington 6242 · Wellington City
#2 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#7 of 486 nationally
About Wellington College
Wellington College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Mount Victoria, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 1,934 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 88.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.8%; pacific students 5.5%; international students 4.3%.
There are 4 schools in Mount Victoria; Wellington College ranks 1st of 3 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%)383
- Roll size (10%)1,934
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)94.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)86.4%
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 Wellington College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 383
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,934
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 94.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 86.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 10.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wellington College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wellington College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wellington College has changed over time.
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Schools near Wellington College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 282 m away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 334 m away
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students · 644 m away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 703 m away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 836 m away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 854 m away
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students · 884 m away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.2 km away
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students · 1.3 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellington College a good school?
Wellington College has a Success Index (NZ) of 88.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Wellington College rank in Wellington?
Wellington College ranks #2 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #7 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wellington College?
Wellington College had 1,934 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Wellington College a primary school or a secondary school?
Wellington College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wellington College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wellington College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.