Mt Cook School (Wellington) vs Wellington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 703 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
| Measure | Mt Cook School (Wellington) Wellington, Wellington | Wellington College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #33 of 176 | #2 of 46 |
| National rank | #224 of 1,559 | #7 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 303 | 1,934 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 383 |
| Total roll | 303 | 1,934 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.4% |
| Māori students | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Wellington | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mtcook.school.nz | www.wellington-college.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.5 vs 77.2).
- •Wellington College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (383 vs 414).
- •Wellington College does better on roll size (1,934 vs 303).
- •Wellington College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs 4.7%).
- •Wellington College is the larger school with 1,934 students compared with 303.
- •Mt Cook School (Wellington) is co-educational and Wellington 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 Mt Cook School (Wellington) better than Wellington College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington College ranks higher (88.5 vs 77.2 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 Mt Cook School (Wellington) and Wellington College?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Wellington and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Cook School (Wellington): 414. Wellington College: 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Cook School (Wellington) and Wellington College rank in Wellington?
Mt Cook School (Wellington) is 33rd of 176 and Wellington College is 2nd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).