Chanel College vs Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 975 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
Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents
Masterton · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Chanel College Masterton, Wellington | Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #31 of 46 | – |
| National rank | #232 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | – |
| Students | 337 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 569 |
| Total roll | 337 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 64.7% | – |
| Māori students | 20.2% | – |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | – |
| International students | 1.2% | – |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chanelcollege.school.nz | makoura-college.school.nz/makoura/index_frame.htm |
The verdict
- •Chanel College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 569).
- •Chanel College does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs 0%).
- •Chanel College is a state integrated school while Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents 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 Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents?
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 Chanel College and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Chanel College: 472. Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Chanel College and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents rank in Wellington?
Chanel College is 31st of 46 and Puawānanga Wairarapa Young Parents is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).