St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) vs Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 578 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 ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
140 students
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Wellington ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,652 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) Mount Victoria, Wellington | Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre Wellington, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #4 of 46 |
| National rank | โ | #36 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 140 | 1,652 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 401 |
| Total roll | 140 | 1,652 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.6% | 23.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 87.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 71.8% |
| Mฤori students | 3.6% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| International students | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Mount Victoria | Wellington |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.st-marks.school.nz | www.whs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll size (1,652 vs 140).
- โขWellington High School and Com Ed Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.5% vs -22.6%).
- โขWellington High School and Com Ed Centre is the larger school with 1,652 students compared with 140.
- โขSt Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is a private school while Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School and Com Ed Centre?
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 High School and Com Ed Centre?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Mount Victoria and Wellington in Wellington.
How do St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre rank in Wellington?
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria) is unranked and Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is 4th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).