Altum Academy vs Northland School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 687 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altum Academy
Wilton ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
Northland School
Northland ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
223 students
| Measure | Altum Academy Wilton, Wellington | Northland School Northland, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 99 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #28 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #203 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 360 |
| Total roll | โ | 223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -27.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 9.4% |
| Pacific students | โ | 2.2% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Northland |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.altum.school.nz/ | www.northland.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAltum Academy scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (99.2 vs 77.9).
- โขNorthland School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (360 vs 375).
- โขAltum Academy is a charter school while Northland School is a state 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 Altum Academy better than Northland School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Altum Academy ranks higher (99.2 vs 77.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altum Academy and Northland School?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Wilton and Northland in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Altum Academy: 375. Northland School: 360. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Altum Academy and Northland School rank in Wellington?
Altum Academy is unranked and Northland School is 28th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).