Heretaunga College vs Trentham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 875 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students
| Measure | Heretaunga College Trentham, Wellington | Trentham School Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 46 | #129 of 176 |
| National rank | #266 of 486 | #999 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 850 | 377 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 464 |
| Total roll | 850 | 377 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.3% | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 25.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.heretaunga.school.nz | www.trentham.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (45.2 vs 45.1).
- •Trentham School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 471).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll size (850 vs 377).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -15.6%).
- •Heretaunga College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 377.
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 Heretaunga College better than Trentham School?
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 Heretaunga College and Trentham School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Trentham and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga College: 471. Trentham School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga College and Trentham School rank in Wellington?
Heretaunga College is 33rd of 46 and Trentham School is 129th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).