Kāpiti College vs Rongotai College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
| Measure | Kāpiti College Raumati Beach, Wellington | Rongotai College Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 46 | #24 of 46 |
| National rank | #102 of 486 | #129 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,410 | 701 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 428 |
| Total roll | 1,410 | 701 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | 88.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 70.7% | 75.4% |
| Māori students | 16% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 17% |
| International students | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Raumati Beach | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapiticollege.school.nz | www.rongotai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kāpiti College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 66.2).
- •Rongotai College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 430).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll size (1,410 vs 701).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -1%).
- •Kāpiti College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Kāpiti College is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 701.
- •Kāpiti College is co-educational and Rongotai 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 Kāpiti College better than Rongotai College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kāpiti College ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.2 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 Kāpiti College and Rongotai College?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Raumati Beach and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kāpiti College: 430. Rongotai College: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kāpiti College and Rongotai College rank in Wellington?
Kāpiti College is 16th of 46 and Rongotai College is 24th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).