Newlands College vs Newlands Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 156 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
| Measure | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington | Newlands Intermediate Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 46 | #14 of 176 |
| National rank | #66 of 486 | #137 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 1,254 | 516 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 398 |
| Total roll | 1,254 | 516 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17% | -0.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.2% | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlands.school.nz | www.newlandsint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 76.9).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 410).
- •Newlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 516).
- •Newlands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -0.2%).
- •Newlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 516.
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 Newlands College better than Newlands Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands Intermediate ranks higher (80.3 vs 76.9 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 Newlands College and Newlands Intermediate?
About 156 m in a straight line, between Newlands and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands College: 410. Newlands Intermediate: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands College and Newlands Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Newlands College is 6th of 46 and Newlands Intermediate is 14th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).