Schools in Upper Hutt City, Wellington (2026)
22 schools · 8,127 students · 16 state, 4 state integrated, 1 charter, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 442.
Upper Hutt City, in Wellington, has 22 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 8,127 students. By level there are 11 contributing, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 2 full primary, 2 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite, 1 teen parent unit; by sector 16 state, 4 state integrated, 1 charter, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Upper Hutt City's schools is 442, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
19 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Hutt International Boys' School (89.8, top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), followed by Silverstream School (86.7, top 5% of contributing schools nationally), and St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) (81.9, top 10% of full primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Upper Hutt College (1,125 students), Heretaunga College (850 students), St Patrick's College (Silverstream) (737 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 12 suburbs or towns, with the most in Trentham (7), Upper Hutt (4), Silverstream (2), Heretaunga (1).
Ranked schools in Upper Hutt City
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 190Hutt International Boys' SchoolTrentham · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 366 · 652 students
- 287Silverstream SchoolSilverstream · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 393 · 500 students
- 382St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)Upper Hutt · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 558 students
- 480St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)Heretaunga · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 293 students
- 571St Patrick's College (Silverstream)Upper Hutt · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 433 · 737 students
- 670Upper Hutt SchoolWallaceville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 436 · 455 students
- 770Pinehaven SchoolPinehaven · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 398 · 198 students
- 864Oxford Crescent SchoolUpper Hutt CBD · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 398 students
- 963Mangaroa SchoolUpper Hutt · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 416 · 96 students
- 1062Plateau SchoolTe Marua · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 147 students
- 1156Maidstone IntermediateUpper Hutt · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 470 · 558 students
- 1255Fraser Crescent SchoolElderslea · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 301 students
- 1354Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)Trentham · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 333 students
- 1454Totara Park SchoolTotara Park · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 441 · 232 students
- 1551Upper Hutt CollegeTrentham · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 466 · 1,125 students
- 1645Heretaunga CollegeTrentham · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 471 · 850 students
- 1745Trentham SchoolTrentham · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 377 students
- 1843Birchville SchoolBirchville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 136 students
- 1926Te Kura o Hau KaretuMaoribank · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 527 · 152 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 89.8 Top 5% | 366 | 652 |
| 2 | Silverstream School Silverstream · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 86.7 Top 5% | 393 | 500 |
| 3 | St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Upper Hutt · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 81.9 Top 10% | 411 | 558 |
| 4 | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 79.7 Top 10% | 391 | 293 |
| 5 | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 70.8 Top 25% | 433 | 737 |
| 6 | Upper Hutt School Wallaceville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.4 Top 25% | 436 | 455 |
| 7 | Pinehaven School Pinehaven · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.3 Top 25% | 398 | 198 |
| 8 | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 63.9 Top 50% | 447 | 398 |
| 9 | Mangaroa School Upper Hutt · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.6 Top 50% | 416 | 96 |
| 10 | Plateau School Te Marua · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.0 Top 50% | 421 | 147 |
| 11 | Maidstone Intermediate Upper Hutt · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 55.6 Top 50% | 470 | 558 |
| 12 | Fraser Crescent School Elderslea · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.0 Top 50% | 463 | 301 |
| 13 | Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) Trentham · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 54.3 Top 50% | 442 | 333 |
| 14 | Totara Park School Totara Park · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.7 Top 50% | 441 | 232 |
| 15 | Upper Hutt College Trentham · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 51.4 Top 50% | 466 | 1,125 |
| 16 | Heretaunga College Trentham · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 471 | 850 |
| 17 | Trentham School Trentham · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.1 Lower 50% | 464 | 377 |
| 18 | Birchville School Birchville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.3 Lower 50% | 461 | 136 |
| 19 | Te Kura o Hau Karetu Maoribank · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 26.4 Lower 50% | 527 | 152 |
Other schools in Upper Hutt City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Upper Hutt City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Upper Hutt City?
Hutt International Boys' School is the highest-ranked school in Upper Hutt City with a Success Index (NZ) of 89.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Upper Hutt City?
Upper Hutt City has 22 schools (1 secondary (year 7-15), 11 contributing, 2 full primary, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 2 intermediate, 1 composite, 1 teen parent unit) educating 8,127 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Upper Hutt City?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Upper Hutt City is 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.