St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) vs Wellington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 282 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Mount Victoria · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
Wellington College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,934 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington | Wellington College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #2 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #7 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 140 | 1,934 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 383 |
| Total roll | 140 | 1,934 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.6% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 94.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 86.4% |
| Māori students | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| International students | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| suburb or town | Mount Victoria | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-marks.school.nz | www.wellington-college.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington College does better on roll size (1,934 vs 140).
- •Wellington College does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs -22.6%).
- •Wellington College is the larger school with 1,934 students compared with 140.
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is a private school while Wellington College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) 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 Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) better than Wellington College?
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 St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) and Wellington College?
About 282 m in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
How do St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) and Wellington College rank in Wellington?
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked and Wellington College is 2nd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).