Central Regional Health School vs St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 985 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Regional Health School
Te Aro · State special school
24 students
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Central Regional Health School Te Aro, Wellington | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Special School | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 24 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | – |
| Total roll | 24 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 54.2% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Te Aro | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.crhs.school.nz | www.st-marks.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) does better on roll size (140 vs 24).
- •Central Regional Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -22.6%).
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is the larger school with 140 students compared with 24.
- •Central Regional Health School 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 Central Regional Health School 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 Central Regional Health School and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Te Aro and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
How do Central Regional Health School and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) rank in Wellington?
Central Regional Health School is unranked and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).