Naenae College vs Naenae School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 948 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naenae College
Lower Hutt ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
862 students
Naenae School
Naenae ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
361 students
| Measure | Naenae College Lower Hutt, Wellington | Naenae School Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 46 | #149 of 176 |
| National rank | #312 of 486 | #1242 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 862 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 529 |
| Total roll | 862 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.2% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 49.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28% | 67.9% |
| Pacific students | 25.3% | 38% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.naenae-college.school.nz | www.naenaeprimary.school/ |
The verdict
- โขNaenae College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.1 vs 34.0).
- โขNaenae College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 529).
- โขNaenae College does better on roll size (862 vs 361).
- โขNaenae School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 14.2%).
- โขNaenae College is the larger school with 862 students compared with 361.
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 Naenae College better than Naenae School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Naenae College ranks higher (39.1 vs 34.0 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 Naenae College and Naenae School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Naenae College: 500. Naenae School: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Naenae College and Naenae School rank in Wellington?
Naenae College is 37th of 46 and Naenae School is 149th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).