Newlands College vs Rewa Rewa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 417 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
Rewa Rewa School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
| Measure | Newlands College Newlands, Wellington | Rewa Rewa School Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 46 | #40 of 176 |
| National rank | #66 of 486 | #237 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,254 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 392 |
| Total roll | 1,254 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17% | 39.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.2% | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 9.8% |
| International students | 3.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlands.school.nz | www.rewarewa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (76.9 vs 76.7).
- •Rewa Rewa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (392 vs 410).
- •Newlands College does better on roll size (1,254 vs 143).
- •Rewa Rewa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.5% vs 17%).
- •Newlands College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 143.
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 Rewa Rewa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newlands College and Rewa Rewa School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Newlands and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands College: 410. Rewa Rewa School: 392. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands College and Rewa Rewa School rank in Wellington?
Newlands College is 6th of 46 and Rewa Rewa School is 40th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).