Schools in Mount Victoria
Wellington · Wellington
There are 4 schools in and around Mount Victoria, Wellington (Wellington) — 2 primary, 2 secondary. Wellington 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Mount Victoria 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 College
Mount Victoria · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1,925 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →82
/ 100 composite
Academic95Outcomes75Retention96Wellbeing57Trajectory61ERO review85 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing93Trajectory36ERO review85 - 3Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 1,014 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →74
/ 100 composite
Academic88Outcomes66Retention95Wellbeing43Trajectory41ERO review80 - View profile →
74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory22ERO review84
What the record says about Mount Victoria 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 College
Wellington College's 2024 ERO review of international student provision found effective orientation and readily accessible pastoral care that responds to individual needs. The school provides a large range of opportunities for students to participate in sports, cultural activities, and leadership roles. The school's composite score is 85.
Full source-linked profile →Wellington East Girls' College
Wellington East Girls' College's board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements across assessed areas as of October 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the January 2023 ERO board assurance review. The school has no active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
St Mark's Church School is a full primary school in Mount Victoria with 177 students. An ERO review in March 2024 found the school meets all registration criteria under the Education and Training Act 2020, with suitable premises and appropriate staffing for its curriculum and size. Strengths include regular safety policy reviews, clear curriculum documentation available to parents, and suitable equipment.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mount Victoria schools
What schools are in Mount Victoria?
Mount Victoria, Wellington has 4 schools on our records (2 primary, 2 secondary): Wellington East Girls' College, Wellington College, Clyde Quay School, St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mount Victoria?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Wellington College ranks highest among Mount Victoria schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mount Victoria?
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 Mount Victoria 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 Mount Victoria address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mount Victoria 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).