St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) vs Wellington East Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 318 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 East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington | Wellington East Girls' College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #17 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #103 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 140 | 996 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 416 |
| Total roll | 140 | 996 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.6% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 77.3% |
| Māori students | 3.6% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 15.6% |
| International students | 2.1% | 3.7% |
| suburb or town | Mount Victoria | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-marks.school.nz | www.wegc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on roll size (996 vs 140).
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.5% vs -22.6%).
- •Wellington East Girls' College is the larger school with 996 students compared with 140.
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is a private school while Wellington East Girls' College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is co-educational and Wellington East Girls' College is girls.
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 East Girls' 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 East Girls' College?
About 318 m in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
How do St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) and Wellington East Girls' College rank in Wellington?
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked and Wellington East Girls' College is 17th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).