Altum Academy vs Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Karori ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
396 students
| Measure | Altum Academy Wilton, Wellington | Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Karori, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 99 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Charter | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | โ | 396 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | โ |
| Total roll | โ | 396 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -14.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 95% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 92.5% |
| Mฤori students | โ | 3.8% |
| Pacific students | โ | 1.5% |
| International students | โ | 2% |
| suburb or town | Wilton | Karori |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.altum.school.nz/ | www.marsden.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAltum Academy is a charter school while Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขAltum Academy is co-educational and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is girls.
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 Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
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 Altum Academy and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wilton and Karori in Wellington.
How do Altum Academy and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School rank in Wellington?
Altum Academy is unranked and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).