Amesbury School vs Newlands College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students
| Measure | Amesbury School Churton Park, Wellington | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 176 | #6 of 46 |
| National rank | #163 of 1,559 | #66 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 269 | 1,254 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 410 |
| Total roll | 269 | 1,254 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | 17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.2% |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.amesbury.school.nz | www.newlands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Amesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 76.9).
- •Amesbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 410).
- •Newlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 269).
- •Newlands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -17.6%).
- •Newlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 269.
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 Amesbury School better than Newlands College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Amesbury School ranks higher (79.2 vs 76.9 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 Amesbury School and Newlands College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amesbury School: 349. Newlands College: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amesbury School and Newlands College rank in Wellington?
Amesbury School is 19th of 176 and Newlands College is 6th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).