Solway College vs Solway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
Solway School
Solway · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students
| Measure | Solway College Masterton, Wellington | Solway School Solway, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 46 | #119 of 176 |
| National rank | #117 of 486 | #801 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 211 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 463 |
| Total roll | 211 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.9% | 5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.7% | 30.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 4.4% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Solway |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.solwaycollege.school.nz | www.solway.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Solway College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (67.9 vs 53.1).
- •Solway College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (431 vs 463).
- •Solway School does better on roll size (252 vs 211).
- •Solway College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.9% vs 5.3%).
- •Solway School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 211.
- •Solway College is a state integrated school while Solway School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Solway College is girls and Solway School is co-educational.
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 Solway College better than Solway School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Solway College ranks higher (67.9 vs 53.1 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 Solway College and Solway School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Solway in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Solway College: 431. Solway School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Solway College and Solway School rank in Wellington?
Solway College is 23rd of 46 and Solway School is 119th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).