Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
1,660 students
Very large school
401
Equity Index · High Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre in brief

Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Mount Cook, Wellington, with 1,660 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 401 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1886.

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Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington

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How enrolment at Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre works

  • Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Very large school
  • School website: whs.school.nz

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What families ask about Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre

Does Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre 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 Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre teach?
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre teaches Year 9–13.
What is Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 401. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 1,660 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
All students taught in English/other setting
Opened
1886
Principal
Dominic Killalea
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
May Be Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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