Central Regional Health School vs Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 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 High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students
| Measure | Central Regional Health School Te Aro, Wellington | Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre Wellington, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #4 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #36 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 24 | 1,652 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 401 |
| Total roll | 24 | 1,652 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.6% | 23.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 71.8% |
| Māori students | 54.2% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Te Aro | Wellington |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.crhs.school.nz | www.whs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (401 vs 569).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll size (1,652 vs 24).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 24.
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 High School and Com Ed Centre?
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 High School and Com Ed Centre?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Te Aro and Wellington in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Regional Health School: 569. Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Regional Health School and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre rank in Wellington?
Central Regional Health School is unranked and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is 4th of 46 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).