Solway College vs St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.1 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
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
| Measure | Solway College Masterton, Wellington | St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) Masterton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 46 | #7 of 46 |
| National rank | #117 of 486 | #71 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 211 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 404 |
| Total roll | 211 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 17.9% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 88.7% |
| Māori students | 23.7% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| International students | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Masterton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.solwaycollege.school.nz | www.stmatts.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.5 vs 67.9).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 431).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) does better on roll size (274 vs 211).
- •Solway College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.9% vs -5.8%).
- •St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is the larger school with 274 students compared with 211.
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 St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.9 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 St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Masterton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Solway College: 431. St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton): 404. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Solway College and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) rank in Wellington?
Solway College is 23rd of 46 and St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton) is 7th of 46 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).