Newlands School vs Wellington Hills Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students
| Measure | Newlands School Newlands, Wellington | Wellington Hills Christian College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 176 | #12 of 46 |
| National rank | #53 of 1,559 | #90 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 320 | 180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 386 | 414 |
| Total roll | 320 | 180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 247.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlandsprimary.school.nz/Home/ | whcc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Newlands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.7 vs 72.6).
- •Newlands School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (386 vs 414).
- •Newlands School does better on roll size (320 vs 180).
- •Wellington Hills Christian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (247.1% vs 5.2%).
- •Newlands School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 180.
- •Newlands School is a state school while Wellington Hills Christian College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Wellington Hills Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands School ranks higher (85.7 vs 72.6 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 School and Wellington Hills Christian College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newlands and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands School: 386. Wellington Hills Christian College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands School and Wellington Hills Christian College rank in Wellington?
Newlands School is 4th of 176 and Wellington Hills Christian College is 12th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).