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Wellington High School
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School Report
Sample School Comparison: Wellington Central
Sample report • Generated 14 March 2026
Report Summary
Key findings from your school analysis
Comparing: Wellington High School, Newlands College, Wellington Girls' College, Wellington College and 2 more
Commute
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Zone Eligibility
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Community Profile
Newlands College
EQI · replaced deciles in 2023
How We Rank Schools
Rankings are based on official Ministry of Education data across four factors: academic results (40%), school community profile (30%), commute time (20%), and zone eligibility (10%).
The community profile uses the Equity Index (EQI) — a government measure of the socioeconomic makeup of a school's community. It determines funding levels, not school quality.
This report compares high schools and primary or intermediate schools together. High schools have NCEA results that contribute to their academic score, while younger schools receive a neutral academic score. This means high schools may appear higher in the rankings — it reflects available data, not school quality.
Zone Eligibility Summary
How your schools group by enrolment zone
In-Zone Schools— Guaranteed enrolment
- 3Wellington Girls' College
- 4Wellington College
Out-of-Zone Options— Ballot/application required
Out-of-zone places are limited and allocated by ballot. Apply early.
- 1Wellington High School
- 2Newlands College
- 5Onslow College
Open Enrolment— No zone restrictions
- 6St Patrick's College
What should you do next?
Suggested next steps based on your report
Do First
- Select your top school from this report and explore the school's website for deeper research (keep a backup in mind if applying out of zone)
- Check out-of-zone ballot dates for 3 schools - these fill up fast
Do Second
- Book school visits for your top choices - aim to visit during a regular school day
- Talk to other parents in your area about their experiences with these schools
- Review school websites for curriculum details, extracurriculars, and recent newsletters
Before Enrollment Opens
- Gather proof of address for in-zone enrollment (utility bill, rates notice, or tenancy agreement)
- Prepare your child's birth certificate and immunisation records
- Draft your out-of-zone application letter explaining why this school suits your child
- Note key enrollment dates on your calendar and set reminders 1 week before
At a Glance
Wellington High School #1 | Newlands College #2 | Wellington Girls' College #3 | Wellington College #4 | Onslow College #5 | St Patrick's College #6 | NZ Average | |
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| Zone Status | Out of Zone | Out of Zone | In Zone | In Zone | Out of Zone | No Zone | |
| Commute | 9 min | 14 min | 12 min | 31 min | 15 min | 26 min | |
| EQI Profile | Highest Advantage (375) | Highest Advantage (369) | Elevated Needs (493) | Elevated Needs (502) | Elevated Needs (492) | High Priority Needs (530) | 480 |
| Roll Size | 1,003students | 468students | 1,422students | 650students | 1,073students | 1,777students | 300 |
| Authority | State Integrated | State | State | State | Private | State | |
| Enrolment Scheme | |||||||
| Donations | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Wellington High School
2023 Results
Improving
NCEA Achievement Rates
92.9%
NCEA Level 1
+7.9% vs national
88.8%
NCEA Level 2
+8.8% vs national
84.8%
NCEA Level 3
+9.8% vs national
73.8%
University Entrance
+23.8% vs national
Newlands College
2023 Results
Stable
NCEA Achievement Rates
92.6%
NCEA Level 1
+7.6% vs national
86.0%
NCEA Level 2
+6.0% vs national
83.0%
NCEA Level 3
+8.0% vs national
72.0%
University Entrance
+22.0% vs national
Wellington Girls' College
2023 Results
Stable
NCEA Achievement Rates
76.3%
NCEA Level 1
-8.7% vs national
65.8%
NCEA Level 2
-14.2% vs national
66.7%
NCEA Level 3
-8.3% vs national
61.7%
University Entrance
+11.7% vs national
Wellington College
2023 Results
Stable
NCEA Achievement Rates
73.1%
NCEA Level 1
-11.9% vs national
64.3%
NCEA Level 2
-15.7% vs national
64.2%
NCEA Level 3
-10.8% vs national
61.5%
University Entrance
+11.5% vs national
Onslow College
2023 Results
Improving
NCEA Achievement Rates
70.3%
NCEA Level 1
-14.7% vs national
72.0%
NCEA Level 2
-8.0% vs national
62.0%
NCEA Level 3
-13.0% vs national
63.0%
University Entrance
+13.0% vs national
St Patrick's College
2023 Results
Improving
NCEA Achievement Rates
67.0%
NCEA Level 1
-18.0% vs national
66.1%
NCEA Level 2
-13.9% vs national
57.4%
NCEA Level 3
-17.6% vs national
57.2%
University Entrance
+7.2% vs national
Academic Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of academic results
| School | Zone | EQI | Roll | NCEA L1 | NCEA L2 | NCEA L3 | UE Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Out-of-Zone | 1,003 | 92.9% | 88.8% | 84.8% | 73.8% | ||
| Newlands College | Out-of-Zone | 468 | 92.6% | 86.0% | 83.0% | 72.0% | ||
| Wellington Girls' College | In-Zone | 1,422 | 76.3% | 65.8% | 66.7% | 61.7% | ||
| Wellington College | In-Zone | 650 | 73.1% | 64.3% | 64.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Onslow College | Out-of-Zone | 1,073 | 70.3% | 72.0% | 62.0% | 63.0% | ||
| St Patrick's College | Open | 1,777 | 67.0% | 66.1% | 57.4% | 57.2% |
Understanding NCEA Results:
- NCEA Level 1-3: Percentage of students achieving each level
- University Entrance (UE): Percentage qualifying for university study
- National Average (2024): Level 1: ~46.7%, Level 2: ~75.1%, Level 3: ~71.1%, UE: ~51.9%
Results can vary year-to-year due to cohort differences. Consider the overall trend rather than individual year results.
AI-Powered ERO Analysis
Smart summaries generated from official ERO reports
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News & Updates
AI-powered summaries of recent news about your selected schools
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After-School Care
Before and after school options
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- • Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- • Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- • Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting each school:
- •Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- •Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- •Check if school staff help transition children to care
School Rankings
Schools ranked by academic performance, location, environment, and zone status
| Rank | School | Type | EQI | Zone Status | Commute | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington High School | Full Primary (Year 1-8) | 375 | Out of Zone | 9min | 76 |
| 2 | Newlands College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | 369 | Out of Zone | 14min | 74 |
| 3 | Wellington Girls' College | Composite (Year 1-15) | 493 | In Zone | 12min | 62 |
| 4 | Wellington College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | 502 | In Zone | 31min | 53 |
| 5 | Onslow College | Intermediate (Year 7-8) | 492 | Out of Zone | 15min | 51 |
| 6 | St Patrick's College | Composite (Year 1-15) | 530 | Out of Zone | 26min | 40 |
Personalized Recommendations and Next Steps
Based on your location and the schools analyzed
1
You have 2 in-zone school options, which guarantee enrollment eligibility
2
Wellington High School shows the strongest academic performance in your selection
3
Consider visiting schools during open days to get a feel for the culture
4
Submit in-zone applications as soon as enrollment opens
5
Prepare backup options for out-of-zone schools in case of ballot
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