Miramar Central School vs Scots 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.
Miramar Central School
Miramar ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
175 students
Scots College
Strathmore ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
1,161 students
| Measure | Miramar Central School Miramar, Wellington | Scots College Strathmore, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #89 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #509 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 175 | 1,161 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | โ |
| Total roll | 175 | 1,161 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24% | 32.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 96.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 90.8% |
| Mฤori students | 16.6% | 7.8% |
| Pacific students | 17.1% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 4.5% |
| suburb or town | Miramar | Strathmore |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.miramarcentral.school.nz | www.scotscollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขScots College does better on roll size (1,161 vs 175).
- โขScots College does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.7% vs -24%).
- โขScots College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 175.
- โขMiramar Central School is a state school while Scots College is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Miramar Central School better than Scots 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 Miramar Central School and Scots College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miramar and Strathmore in Wellington.
How do Miramar Central School and Scots College rank in Wellington?
Miramar Central School is 89th of 176 and Scots College is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).