Schools in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Wellington, the capital city, is a compact harbour metropolis known for arts, government and innovation. With hills, waterfront walks and vibrant dining, it pairs top schools with big-city culture.
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Wellington Girlsʼ College
Secondary school
Queen Margaret College
Composite school
Newlands College
Secondary school
Paraparaumu College
Secondary school
St Teresaʼs School (Karori)
Primary school
Wellington College
Secondary school
Tawa College
Secondary school
St Patrick’s College (Silverstream)
Secondary school
St Markʼs Church School (Mt Victoria)
Primary school
Te Aro School
Primary school
Scots College
Composite school
Kelburn Normal School
Primary school
St Patrickʼs College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary school
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite school
Evans Bay Intermediate
Primary school
Thorndon School
Primary school
Wellington East Girlsʼ College
Secondary school
Amesbury School
Primary school
Wellington High School
Secondary school
Rongotai College
Secondary school
Onslow College
Secondary school
Newlands Intermediate
Primary school
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary school
Karori West Normal School
Primary school
St Maryʼs College (Wellington)
Secondary school
Churton Park School
Primary school
St Benedictʼs School (Khandallah)
Primary school
Wellington Region
The Wellington Region occupies the southern tip of the North Island and hosts New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, as well as surrounding coastal and rural areas. It offers a unique blend of political, cultural and natural significance: a harbour city, creative industries, hills, coastlines and a rich arts scene. Schools based in the Wellington Region can highlight not only academic promise but access to national institutions, culture and diverse living environments — ideal for international students who want city life with nature nearby.