Cashmere Avenue School vs Onslow College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cashmere Avenue School
Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students
| Measure | Cashmere Avenue School Khandallah, Wellington | Onslow College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #15 of 176 | #9 of 46 |
| National rank | #142 of 1,559 | #80 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 317 | 1,180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 344 | 398 |
| Total roll | 317 | 1,180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.1% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 89.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 73.7% |
| Māori students | 6.6% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Khandallah | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cashmere-ave.school.nz | www.onslow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cashmere Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.0 vs 73.5).
- •Cashmere Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (344 vs 398).
- •Onslow College does better on roll size (1,180 vs 317).
- •Onslow College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -9.1%).
- •Onslow College is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 317.
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 Cashmere Avenue School better than Onslow College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cashmere Avenue School ranks higher (80.0 vs 73.5 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 Cashmere Avenue School and Onslow College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Khandallah and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cashmere Avenue School: 344. Onslow College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cashmere Avenue School and Onslow College rank in Wellington?
Cashmere Avenue School is 15th of 176 and Onslow College is 9th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).