Central Regional Health School vs Wellington East Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km 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
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
| Measure | Central Regional Health School Te Aro, Wellington | Wellington East Girls' College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #17 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #103 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 24 | 996 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 416 |
| Total roll | 24 | 996 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.3% |
| Māori students | 54.2% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 15.6% |
| International students | 0% | 3.7% |
| suburb or town | Te Aro | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.crhs.school.nz | www.wegc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 569).
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on roll size (996 vs 24).
- •Central Regional Health School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -7.5%).
- •Wellington East Girls' College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 24.
- •Central Regional Health School is co-educational and Wellington East Girls' College is girls.
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 Wellington East Girls' 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 Central Regional Health School and Wellington East Girls' College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Te Aro and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Regional Health School: 569. Wellington East Girls' College: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Regional Health School and Wellington East Girls' College rank in Wellington?
Central Regional Health School is unranked and Wellington East Girls' College is 17th of 46 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).