State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
William Colenso College
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Onekawa, Napier, with 366 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · William Colenso College, Ministry school number 220 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
366students
William Colenso College had 366 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 366 students on the roll, so they sum to about 120%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
William Colenso College does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke's Bay School for Teenage Parents | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 0.0 km |
| Onekawa School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 333 | 0.2 km |
| St Patrick's School (Napier) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 236 | 0.3 km |
| TKKM o Te Ara Hou | Composite | Years 1–13 | 241 | 0.5 km |
| Marewa School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 261 | 0.8 km |
| Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 127 | 1.2 km |
| Henry Hill School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 269 | 1.3 km |
| Nelson Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 345 | 1.5 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
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Common questions
What year levels does William Colenso College cover?
William Colenso College is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend William Colenso College?
366 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does William Colenso College have an enrolment zone?
No. William Colenso College does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is William Colenso College a state school?
William Colenso College is a state school.