Johnsonville School vs Onslow College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
356 students
Onslow College
Johnsonville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,180 students
| Measure | Johnsonville School Johnsonville, Wellington | Onslow College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #53 of 176 | #9 of 46 |
| National rank | #293 of 1,559 | #80 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 356 | 1,180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 398 |
| Total roll | 356 | 1,180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.9% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 89.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 73.7% |
| Mฤori students | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 3.9% |
| International students | 0% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.johnsonville.school.nz | www.onslow.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (74.3 vs 73.5).
- โขJohnsonville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 398).
- โขOnslow College does better on roll size (1,180 vs 356).
- โขOnslow College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -6.9%).
- โขOnslow College is the larger school with 1,180 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 Onslow College?
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 Johnsonville School and Onslow College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Johnsonville School: 391. Onslow College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Johnsonville School and Onslow College rank in Wellington?
Johnsonville School is 53rd of 176 and Onslow College is 9th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).