Overview
Wellington Girls' College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Thorndon, Wellington. It is a girls school school. The school has 1,424 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 375 (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 StatusGirls School
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWellington City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode6144
MoE School ID272
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,424
European/Pakeha70.9%
Maori9.2%
Pacific5.2%
Asian29%
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 EQI375
National Avg463
Contextlow equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)