Chanel College vs Douglas Park School
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.
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
| Measure | Chanel College Masterton, Wellington | Douglas Park School Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 46 | #137 of 176 |
| National rank | #232 of 486 | #1145 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 337 | 358 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 479 |
| Total roll | 337 | 358 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | -1.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.7% | – |
| Māori students | 20.2% | 37.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chanelcollege.school.nz | www.douglaspark.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.1 vs 38.1).
- •Chanel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 479).
- •Douglas Park School does better on roll size (358 vs 337).
- •Chanel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs -1.7%).
- •Douglas Park School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 337.
- •Chanel College is a state integrated school while Douglas Park School is a state 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 Chanel College better than Douglas Park School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chanel College ranks higher (50.1 vs 38.1 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 Chanel College and Douglas Park School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chanel College: 472. Douglas Park School: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chanel College and Douglas Park School rank in Wellington?
Chanel College is 31st of 46 and Douglas Park School is 137th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).