Overview
Wellington College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Mount Victoria, Wellington. It is a boys school school. The school has 1,936 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 383 (low 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 StatusBoys School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6242
MoE School ID275
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,936
European/Pakeha63.4%
Maori11.1%
Pacific5.5%
Asian32.4%
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 EQI383
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)