Mount Hutt College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Methven, Canterbury 7745 · Ashburton District
#16 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury
#118 of 486 nationally
About Mount Hutt College
Mount Hutt College is a state secondary (year 7-15) school located in Methven, in the Ashburton District territorial authority of Canterbury, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 573 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 16th of 57 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.7%; pacific students 3%; international students 5.4%.
There are 3 schools in Methven; Mount Hutt College ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)438
- Roll size (10%)573
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)87.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mount Hutt College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 573
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 87.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mount Hutt College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mount Hutt College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mount Hutt College has changed over time.
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Schools near Mount Hutt College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Methven Primary School
Methven · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 117 m away
Our Lady of the Snows School (Methven)
Methven · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 329 m away
Windwhistle School
Darfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 14 km away
Lauriston School
Lauriston · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riccarton High School
Sockburn · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,111 students
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Christchurch · State composite · Years 1–13
654 students
Amuri Area School
Culverden · State composite · Years 1–13
355 students
Darfield High School
Darfield · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
821 students
Rolleston College
Rolleston · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,963 students
Mackenzie College
Fairlie · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
195 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Hutt College a good school?
Mount Hutt College has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 of 57 in Canterbury. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mount Hutt College rank in Canterbury?
Mount Hutt College ranks #16 of 57 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Canterbury and #118 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mount Hutt College?
Mount Hutt College had 573 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Mount Hutt College a primary school or a secondary school?
Mount Hutt College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) school covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mount Hutt College?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Mount Hutt College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.