Newtown School vs St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown School
Newtown ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
325 students
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
| Measure | Newtown School Newtown, Wellington | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #86 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #487 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 325 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | โ |
| Total roll | 325 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | -22.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.4% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Newtown | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newtown.school.nz | www.st-marks.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNewtown School does better on roll size (325 vs 140).
- โขNewtown School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.8% vs -22.6%).
- โขNewtown School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 140.
- โขNewtown School is a state school while St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is a private 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 Newtown School better than St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)?
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 Newtown School and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
How do Newtown School and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) rank in Wellington?
Newtown School is 86th of 176 and St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).