Brooklyn School (Wellington) vs St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
379 students
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School (Wellington) Brooklyn, Wellington | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #18 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #156 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 379 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 362 | โ |
| Total roll | 379 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.3% | -22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.9% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Brooklyn | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brooklynprimary.school.nz | www.st-marks.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBrooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll size (379 vs 140).
- โขBrooklyn School (Wellington) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.3% vs -22.6%).
- โขBrooklyn School (Wellington) is the larger school with 379 students compared with 140.
- โขBrooklyn School (Wellington) is a state school while St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is a private 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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) better than St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)?
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 Brooklyn School (Wellington) and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
How do Brooklyn School (Wellington) and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) rank in Wellington?
Brooklyn School (Wellington) is 18th of 176 and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).