Newlands Intermediate vs Newlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 674 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
| Measure | Newlands Intermediate Newlands, Wellington | Newlands School Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #14 of 176 | #4 of 176 |
| National rank | #137 of 1,559 | #53 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 516 | 320 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 386 |
| Total roll | 516 | 320 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | 5.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlandsint.school.nz | www.newlandsprimary.school.nz/Home/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.7 vs 80.3).
- •Newlands School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 398).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll size (516 vs 320).
- •Newlands School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.2% vs -0.2%).
- •Newlands Intermediate is the larger school with 516 students compared with 320.
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 Intermediate better than Newlands School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands School ranks higher (85.7 vs 80.3 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 Intermediate and Newlands School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Newlands and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands Intermediate: 398. Newlands School: 386. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands Intermediate and Newlands School rank in Wellington?
Newlands Intermediate is 14th of 176 and Newlands School is 4th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).