Discovery School vs Whitby Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 594 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students
| Measure | Discovery School Whitby, Wellington | Whitby Collegiate Whitby, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #47 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #270 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 471 | 350 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | – |
| Total roll | 471 | 350 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 142.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.9% |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 10.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.discovery.school.nz | www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Discovery School does better on roll size (471 vs 350).
- •Whitby Collegiate does better on roll growth (5 years) (142.9% vs -7.7%).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 350.
- •Discovery School is a state school while Whitby Collegiate is a private 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 Discovery School better than Whitby Collegiate?
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 Discovery School and Whitby Collegiate?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Wellington.
How do Discovery School and Whitby Collegiate rank in Wellington?
Discovery School is 47th of 176 and Whitby Collegiate is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).