Raroa Normal Intermediate vs Wellington Hills Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 843 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
180 students
| Measure | Raroa Normal Intermediate Johnsonville, Wellington | Wellington Hills Christian College Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 176 | #12 of 46 |
| National rank | #181 of 1,559 | #90 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 531 | 180 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 414 |
| Total roll | 531 | 180 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 247.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 8.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.6% |
| suburb or town | Johnsonville | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.raroa.school.nz | whcc.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 72.6).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 414).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 180).
- โขWellington Hills Christian College does better on roll growth (5 years) (247.1% vs -15.2%).
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 180.
- โขRaroa Normal Intermediate 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 Raroa Normal Intermediate better than Wellington Hills Christian College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Raroa Normal Intermediate ranks higher (78.8 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 Raroa Normal Intermediate and Wellington Hills Christian College?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Johnsonville and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Raroa Normal Intermediate: 379. Wellington Hills Christian College: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Raroa Normal Intermediate and Wellington Hills Christian College rank in Wellington?
Raroa Normal Intermediate is 23rd of 176 and Wellington Hills Christian College is 12th of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).