Newlands College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
68 Bracken Road, Paparangi, Wellington
1,223 students
Very large school
410
Equity Index · High Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data

Our read on Newlands College

A Culturally Inclusive School With Clear Growth Goals

Newlands College is working collaboratively with ERO under the Te Ara Huarau improvement framework, with a particular focus on strengthening culturally responsive teaching for Māori students. The school demonstrates genuine strengths in inclusivity and professional development, while actively identifying and addressing areas for further growth. This is a school with a clear sense of direction and a willingness to reflect and improve.

Source: ERO, 10 May 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean

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Newlands College

68 Bracken Road, Paparangi, Wellington

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How enrolment at Newlands College works

Ministry of Education enrolment-scheme status, and what it means for an application.

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Families outside the zone can apply only when the school offers out-of-zone places for the intake they need. When applications exceed the places available, the school works through the priority groups in this order, with a supervised random ballot inside an oversubscribed group:

  1. Students accepted for an approved special programme, where the school runs one
  2. Siblings of current students
  3. Siblings of former students
  4. Children of former students
  5. Children of school-board employees or board members
  6. All other applicants

Priority is not a guarantee: if a group has more applicants than places, that group goes to a ballot and the groups below it receive nothing in that round. Read our guide to out-of-zone enrolment and ballots for the application steps, evidence and deadlines.

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What families ask about Newlands College

Does Newlands College have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does Newlands College teach?
Newlands College teaches Year 9–13.
What is Newlands College's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 410. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 1,223 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is May 2023.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1970
Principal
Deb King
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
May Be Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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