Bellevue School (Newlands) vs Wellington Hills Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
245 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
180 students
| Measure | Bellevue School (Newlands) Newlands, Wellington | Wellington Hills Christian College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 176 | #12 of 46 |
| National rank | #333 of 1,559 | #90 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 245 | 180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 392 | 414 |
| Total roll | 245 | 180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.5% | 247.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.bellevue-newlands.school.nz | whcc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (72.6 vs 72.6).
- โขBellevue School (Newlands) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 414).
- โขBellevue School (Newlands) does better on roll size (245 vs 180).
- โขWellington Hills Christian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (247.1% vs -25.5%).
- โขBellevue School (Newlands) is the larger school with 245 students compared with 180.
- โขBellevue School (Newlands) is a state school while Wellington Hills Christian College is a state integrated 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 Bellevue School (Newlands) better than Wellington Hills Christian College?
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 Bellevue School (Newlands) and Wellington Hills Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newlands and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bellevue School (Newlands): 392. Wellington Hills Christian College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bellevue School (Newlands) and Wellington Hills Christian College rank in Wellington?
Bellevue School (Newlands) is 62nd of 176 and Wellington Hills Christian College is 12th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).