Adventure School vs Whitby Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 656 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students
| Measure | Adventure School Whitby, Wellington | Whitby Collegiate Whitby, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #43 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #250 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 464 | 350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 389 | – |
| Total roll | 464 | 350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.6% | 142.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.9% |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 10.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.adventure.school.nz | www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Adventure School does better on roll size (464 vs 350).
- •Whitby Collegiate does better on roll growth (5 years) (142.9% vs -6.6%).
- •Adventure School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 350.
- •Adventure School is a state school while Whitby Collegiate is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adventure School better than Whitby Collegiate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adventure School and Whitby Collegiate?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Wellington.
How do Adventure School and Whitby Collegiate rank in Wellington?
Adventure School is 43rd of 176 and Whitby Collegiate is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).