Johnsonville School vs Newlands College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students
| Measure | Johnsonville School Johnsonville, Wellington | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #53 of 176 | #6 of 46 |
| National rank | #293 of 1,559 | #66 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 356 | 1,254 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 410 |
| Total roll | 356 | 1,254 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | 17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 86.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 65.2% |
| Māori students | 12.1% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 3.9% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.johnsonville.school.nz | www.newlands.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.9 vs 74.3).
- •Johnsonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 410).
- •Newlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 356).
- •Newlands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -6.9%).
- •Newlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 356.
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 Johnsonville School better than Newlands College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands College ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.3 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 Johnsonville School and Newlands College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Johnsonville School: 391. Newlands College: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Johnsonville School and Newlands College rank in Wellington?
Johnsonville School is 53rd of 176 and Newlands College is 6th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).