Schools in Lower Hutt, Wellington (2026)
10 schools · 6,521 students · 6 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 421.
Lower Hutt, in Wellington, has 10 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 6,521 students. By level there are 4 contributing, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite; by sector 6 state, 3 state integrated, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Lower Hutt's schools is 421, below the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
9 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) (88.8, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Boulcott School (84.2, top 5% of contributing schools nationally), and Eastern Hutt School (80.4, top 10% of contributing schools nationally). 3 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 Hutt Valley High School (2,001 students), Naenae College (862 students), Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) (828 students). 3 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Lower Hutt
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 189Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)Lower Hutt · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 380 · 459 students
- 284Boulcott SchoolLower Hutt · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 394 · 345 students
- 380Eastern Hutt SchoolLower Hutt · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 373 · 603 students
- 473Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)Lower Hutt · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 444 · 828 students
- 572Hutt Valley High SchoolLower Hutt · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 421 · 2,001 students
- 671Hutt Central SchoolLower Hutt · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 396 · 275 students
- 762St Bernard's CollegeLower Hutt · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 444 · 676 students
- 850Dyer Street SchoolLower Hutt · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 460 · 213 students
- 939Naenae CollegeLower Hutt · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 500 · 862 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) Lower Hutt · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 88.8 Top 5% | 380 | 459 |
| 2 | Boulcott School Lower Hutt · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 84.2 Top 5% | 394 | 345 |
| 3 | Eastern Hutt School Lower Hutt · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.4 Top 10% | 373 | 603 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 72.7 Top 25% | 444 | 828 |
| 5 | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 72.0 Top 25% | 421 | 2,001 |
| 6 | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.4 Top 25% | 396 | 275 |
| 7 | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 62.3 Top 50% | 444 | 676 |
| 8 | Dyer Street School Lower Hutt · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 49.5 Top 50% | 460 | 213 |
| 9 | Naenae College Lower Hutt · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 39.1 Lower 50% | 500 | 862 |
Other schools in Lower Hutt
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 Lower Hutt side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lower Hutt?
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is the highest-ranked school in Lower Hutt with a Success Index (NZ) of 88.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt has 10 schools (1 full primary, 4 contributing, 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 composite) educating 6,521 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Lower Hutt?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Lower Hutt is 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.