Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wellington, Wellington 6140 · Wellington City
#4 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#36 of 486 nationally
About Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Wellington, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,652 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 4th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.8%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 3.6%.
There are 2 schools in Wellington; Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre ranks 1st of 2 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%)401
- Roll size (10%)1,652
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)23.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)71.8%
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 Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 401
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,652
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 23.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 71.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 11.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has changed over time.
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Schools near Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students · 481 m away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 578 m away
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students · 644 m away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 881 m away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 917 m away
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 941 m away
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students · 972 m away
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students · 1.1 km away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.2 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 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
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre a good school?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 High School and Com Ed Centre rank in Wellington?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre ranks #4 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #36 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre had 1,652 students in 2026, a change of +24% over five years.
Is Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre a primary school or a secondary school?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.