Scots College vs Seatoun School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scots College
Strathmore ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
1,161 students
Seatoun School
Seatoun ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
389 students
| Measure | Scots College Strathmore, Wellington | Seatoun School Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #13 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #133 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,161 | 389 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 356 |
| Total roll | 1,161 | 389 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 32.7% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.8% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.8% | 8% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Strathmore | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.scotscollege.school.nz/ | www.seatoun.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขScots College does better on roll size (1,161 vs 389).
- โขScots College does better on roll growth (5 years) (32.7% vs -1%).
- โขScots College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 389.
- โขScots College is a private school while Seatoun School is a state 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 Scots College better than Seatoun School?
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 Scots College and Seatoun School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Strathmore and Seatoun in Wellington.
How do Scots College and Seatoun School rank in Wellington?
Scots College is unranked and Seatoun School is 13th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).