Hataitai School vs Wellington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
| Measure | Hataitai School Hataitai, Wellington | Wellington College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #31 of 176 | #2 of 46 |
| National rank | #217 of 1,559 | #7 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 223 | 1,934 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 365 | 383 |
| Total roll | 223 | 1,934 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -33.7% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.4% |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Hataitai | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hataitai.school.nz/ | www.wellington-college.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.5 vs 77.4).
- •Hataitai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (365 vs 383).
- •Wellington College does better on roll size (1,934 vs 223).
- •Wellington College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs -33.7%).
- •Wellington College is the larger school with 1,934 students compared with 223.
- •Hataitai School is co-educational and Wellington College is boys.
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 Hataitai School better than Wellington College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington College ranks higher (88.5 vs 77.4 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 Hataitai School and Wellington College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hataitai and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hataitai School: 365. Wellington College: 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hataitai School and Wellington College rank in Wellington?
Hataitai School is 31st of 176 and Wellington College is 2nd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).