St Annes School (Newtown) vs Wellington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 854 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
| Measure | St Annes School (Newtown) Newtown, Wellington | Wellington College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #88 of 176 | #2 of 46 |
| National rank | #505 of 1,559 | #7 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 221 | 1,934 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 383 |
| Total roll | 221 | 1,934 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 42.3% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.4% |
| Māori students | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 31.7% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Newtown | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-annes.school.nz | www.wellington-college.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.5 vs 64.8).
- •Wellington College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (383 vs 435).
- •Wellington College does better on roll size (1,934 vs 221).
- •St Annes School (Newtown) does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.3% vs 9.1%).
- •Wellington College is the larger school with 1,934 students compared with 221.
- •St Annes School (Newtown) is a state integrated school while Wellington College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Annes School (Newtown) is co-educational and Wellington College is boys.
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 St Annes School (Newtown) better than Wellington College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington College ranks higher (88.5 vs 64.8 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 St Annes School (Newtown) and Wellington College?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Newtown and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Annes School (Newtown): 435. Wellington College: 383. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Annes School (Newtown) and Wellington College rank in Wellington?
St Annes School (Newtown) is 88th of 176 and Wellington College is 2nd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).