New ZealandWellingtonThorndonWellington Girls' College

Wellington Girls' College

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Girls School
Thorndon, Wellington · Major urban area
elmarie.els@wgc.school.nz 04-4725743
Roll1,424enrolled students
EQI375-80 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Girls School
EQI375
vs National-80 (avg 455)
Roll1,424
ZoneZoned
SettingMajor urban area
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Wellington Girls' College

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
375-88
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
1,424
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
9.2%-22.8pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
5.2%-6.6pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Girls School
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
70.9%
Maori
9.2%
Pacific
5.2%
Asian
29%
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)