Scots College vs TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 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
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
177 students
| Measure | Scots College Strathmore, Wellington | TKKM o Nga Mokopuna Seatoun, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #29 of 46 |
| National rank | โ | #187 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 1,161 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 459 |
| Total roll | 1,161 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 32.7% | 81.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.9% | 85.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 90.8% | 68.6% |
| Mฤori students | 7.8% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| International students | 4.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Strathmore | Seatoun |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.scotscollege.school.nz/ | www.tkkmmokopuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขScots College does better on roll size (1,161 vs 177).
- โขTKKM o Nga Mokopuna does better on roll growth (5 years) (81.7% vs 32.7%).
- โขScots College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (96.9% vs 85.3%).
- โขScots College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 177.
- โขScots College is a private school while TKKM o Nga Mokopuna 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 TKKM o Nga Mokopuna?
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 TKKM o Nga Mokopuna?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Strathmore and Seatoun in Wellington.
How do Scots College and TKKM o Nga Mokopuna rank in Wellington?
Scots College is unranked and TKKM o Nga Mokopuna is 29th of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).