St Mary's College (Wellington) vs Wellington Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 461 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
Wellington Girls' College
Thorndon · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,423 students
| Measure | St Mary's College (Wellington) Wellington CBD, Wellington | Wellington Girls' College Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #21 of 46 | #3 of 46 |
| National rank | #112 of 486 | #31 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 556 | 1,423 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 429 | 375 |
| Total roll | 556 | 1,423 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.3% | 95.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.8% | 91.3% |
| Māori students | 21.8% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 41.5% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0.7% | 5.4% |
| suburb or town | Wellington CBD | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stmw.school.nz/ | www.wgc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Wellington Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (82.1 vs 68.4).
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 429).
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on roll size (1,423 vs 556).
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -9.8%).
- •Wellington Girls' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (95.6% vs 93.3%).
- •Wellington Girls' College is the larger school with 1,423 students compared with 556.
- •St Mary's College (Wellington) is a state integrated school while Wellington Girls' College 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 Mary's College (Wellington) better than Wellington Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wellington Girls' College ranks higher (82.1 vs 68.4 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 Mary's College (Wellington) and Wellington Girls' College?
About 461 m in a straight line, between Wellington CBD and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Mary's College (Wellington): 429. Wellington Girls' College: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Mary's College (Wellington) and Wellington Girls' College rank in Wellington?
St Mary's College (Wellington) is 21st of 46 and Wellington Girls' College is 3rd of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).