Schools in Johnsonville
Wellington · Wellington
There are 6 schools in and around Johnsonville, Wellington (Wellington) — 3 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. Wellington Hills Christian College is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Johnsonville ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · Composite · 124 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →97
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review85 - 2St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · Full Primary · 308 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory39ERO review82 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes69Retention91Wellbeing72Trajectory44ERO review85 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory31ERO review84 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory41ERO review73 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory11ERO review74
What the record says about Johnsonville schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Wellington Hills Christian College
Wellington Hills Christian College received an ERO review in March 2023. The school demonstrates strong leadership focused on individual learner needs and collaborative partnerships that promote consistency across the school. A new literacy approach is currently being evaluated for its impact on diverse learners.
Full source-linked profile →St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
St Brigids School (Johnsonville) is a full primary school in Wellington with a roll of 308 students. The Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of July 2022, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed as met in the November 2023 board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Onslow College
Onslow College's December 2022 board assurance review found the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met. No composite score was available for this review period.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Johnsonville schools
What schools are in Johnsonville?
Johnsonville, Wellington has 6 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): Onslow College, Johnsonville School, West Park School, Raroa Normal Intermediate, St Brigids School (Johnsonville), Wellington Hills Christian College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Johnsonville?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Wellington Hills Christian College ranks highest among Johnsonville schools (97/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Onslow College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Johnsonville?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Johnsonville does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Johnsonville address.
Decile or EQI — how are Johnsonville schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).