Onslow College vs Raroa Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 246 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onslow College
Johnsonville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,180 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
| Measure | Onslow College Johnsonville, Wellington | Raroa Normal Intermediate Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 46 | #23 of 176 |
| National rank | #80 of 486 | #181 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 379 |
| Total roll | 1,180 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 6% |
| International students | 3.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.onslow.school.nz | www.raroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 73.5).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 398).
- โขOnslow College does better on roll size (1,180 vs 531).
- โขOnslow College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -15.2%).
- โขOnslow College is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 531.
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 Onslow College better than Raroa Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Raroa Normal Intermediate ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.5 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 Onslow College and Raroa Normal Intermediate?
About 246 m in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onslow College: 398. Raroa Normal Intermediate: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onslow College and Raroa Normal Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Onslow College is 9th of 46 and Raroa Normal Intermediate is 23rd of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).