Bishop Viard College vs Chanel College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 71 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students
| Measure | Bishop Viard College Porirua, Wellington | Chanel College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 46 | #31 of 46 |
| National rank | #286 of 486 | #232 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 391 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 472 |
| Total roll | 391 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.6% | 39.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75.9% | 76.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.7% | 64.7% |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 20.2% |
| Pacific students | 75.4% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 1.2% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.viard.school.nz/ | www.chanelcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.1 vs 41.7).
- •Chanel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 505).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on roll size (391 vs 337).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.6% vs 39.6%).
- •Chanel College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Bishop Viard College is the larger school with 391 students compared with 337.
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 Bishop Viard College better than Chanel College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chanel College ranks higher (50.1 vs 41.7 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 Bishop Viard College and Chanel College?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Viard College: 505. Chanel College: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Viard College and Chanel College rank in Wellington?
Bishop Viard College is 34th of 46 and Chanel College is 31st of 46 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).