Schools in Trentham, Wellington (2026)
7 schools · 3,337 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter · median Equity Index (EQI) 464.
Trentham, in Wellington, has 7 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,337 students. By level there are 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 intermediate, 1 contributing, 1 teen parent unit; by sector 5 state, 1 state integrated, 1 charter.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Trentham's schools is 464, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 7 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 Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) (54.3, top 50% of intermediate schools nationally), and Upper Hutt College (51.4, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its 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), Hutt International Boys' School (652 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Trentham
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
- 254Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)Trentham · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 442 · 333 students
- 351Upper Hutt CollegeTrentham · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 466 · 1,125 students
- 445Heretaunga CollegeTrentham · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 471 · 850 students
- 545Trentham SchoolTrentham · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 377 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 | Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) Trentham · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 54.3 Top 50% | 442 | 333 |
| 3 | Upper Hutt College Trentham · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 51.4 Top 50% | 466 | 1,125 |
| 4 | Heretaunga College Trentham · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 45.2 Lower 50% | 471 | 850 |
| 5 | Trentham School Trentham · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.1 Lower 50% | 464 | 377 |
Other schools in Trentham
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 Trentham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Trentham?
Hutt International Boys' School is the highest-ranked school in Trentham 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 Trentham?
Trentham has 7 schools (1 secondary (year 7-15), 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 contributing, 1 teen parent unit) educating 3,337 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Trentham?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Trentham is 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.