Chanel College vs Mākoura College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 970 m 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
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students
| Measure | Chanel College Masterton, Wellington | Mākoura College Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 46 | #40 of 46 |
| National rank | #232 of 486 | #354 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 337 | 356 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 537 |
| Total roll | 337 | 356 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | 6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | 82.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.7% | 56.3% |
| Māori students | 20.2% | 63.5% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| International students | 1.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chanelcollege.school.nz | www.mc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Chanel College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.1 vs 33.4).
- •Chanel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 537).
- •Mākoura College does better on roll size (356 vs 337).
- •Chanel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs 6.8%).
- •Mākoura College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (82.5% vs 76.5%).
- •Mākoura College is the larger school with 356 students compared with 337.
- •Chanel College is a state integrated school while Mākoura College 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 Mākoura College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Chanel College ranks higher (50.1 vs 33.4 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 Mākoura College?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chanel College: 472. Mākoura College: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chanel College and Mākoura College rank in Wellington?
Chanel College is 31st of 46 and Mākoura College is 40th of 46 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).