Overview
Newlands College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Newlands, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,263 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 410 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Wellington City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6037
MoE School ID268
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,263
European/Pakeha51.8%
Maori11.8%
Pacific6.7%
Asian43%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI410
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)