Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Taranaki Street, Wellington
Composite score
Strong
Top 25% in NZ
Rank #23 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 13-18 in Wellington looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- A culture of evaluation that reflects on and acts to improve the experiences of learners, whānau and teachers
- An inclusive, co-educational environment that embraces the uniqueness of individual students
- A curriculum rich in opportunity for engagement in learning and enrichment activities
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Latest ERO review
2022-06-17 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Southern Region | Te Tai Tini
- School has a culture of evaluation that reflects on and acts to improve the experiences of learners, whānau and teachers
- School provides an inclusive, co-educational environment that embraces the uniqueness of individual students
- Curriculum is rich in opportunity for engagement in learning and enrichment activities
- School committed to understanding student experiences and outcomes in relation to wellbeing, engagement, sufficiency of progress, and achievement over time
"ensure equity of outcomes for all, strengthening relationships with parents and whānau through the development of learning partnerships"
International students
SIEBA member · Day school only
Schools nearby
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Te Aro School
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Frequently asked
Is Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre a good school?
Based on the most recent Education Review Office report, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre scores 85/100 (Strong) on our composite — top 25% in nz of scored NZ schools. Read the underlying ERO report below for the full evidence.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-06 review identified 4 key findings. School has a culture of evaluation that reflects on and acts to improve the experiences of learners, whānau and teachers
How do I enrol my child at Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre?
Contact the school directly on 04-3858911, email admin@whs.school.nz, or visit www.whs.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has 1,660 students, with an EQI of 401 (lower socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre in 2022-06, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- sieba.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- whs.school.nz
- crimestats.co.nz