Newlands College vs Paparangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 483 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands College
Newlands ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,254 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
237 students
| Measure | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington | Paparangi School Paparangi, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 46 | #51 of 176 |
| National rank | #66 of 486 | #285 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,254 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 381 |
| Total roll | 1,254 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.2% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Paparangi |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlands.school.nz | www.paparangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNewlands College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.9 vs 74.5).
- โขPaparangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (381 vs 410).
- โขNewlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 237).
- โขNewlands College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17% vs -5%).
- โขNewlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 237.
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 Paparangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands College ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.5 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 Paparangi School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Newlands and Paparangi in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands College: 410. Paparangi School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands College and Paparangi School rank in Wellington?
Newlands College is 6th of 46 and Paparangi School is 51st of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).