Onslow College vs Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 7.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onslow College
Johnsonville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,180 students
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,652 students
| Measure | Onslow College Johnsonville, Wellington | Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre Wellington, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #9 of 46 | #4 of 46 |
| National rank | #80 of 486 | #36 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,180 | 1,652 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 401 |
| Total roll | 1,180 | 1,652 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 23.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.3% | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 73.7% | 71.8% |
| Māori students | 12.3% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| International students | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Wellington |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.onslow.school.nz | www.whs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.8 vs 73.5).
- •Onslow College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 401).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll size (1,652 vs 1,180).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.5% vs -4.9%).
- •Onslow College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.3% vs 87.9%).
- •Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 1,180.
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 Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre ranks higher (80.8 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 Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Wellington in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onslow College: 398. Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre: 401. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onslow College and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre rank in Wellington?
Onslow College is 9th of 46 and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is 4th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).