Newlands College vs Onslow College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.6 km 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
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students
| Measure | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington | Onslow College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 46 | #9 of 46 |
| National rank | #66 of 486 | #80 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,254 | 1,180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 398 |
| Total roll | 1,254 | 1,180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17% | -4.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.2% | 89.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.2% | 73.7% |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 3.9% |
| International students | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlands.school.nz | www.onslow.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.9 vs 73.5).
- •Onslow College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 410).
- •Newlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 1,180).
- •Newlands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -4.9%).
- •Onslow College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.3% vs 86.2%).
- •Newlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 1,180.
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 Onslow College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands College ranks higher (76.9 vs 73.5 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 Onslow College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newlands and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands College: 410. Onslow College: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands College and Onslow College rank in Wellington?
Newlands College is 6th of 46 and Onslow College is 9th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).