Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Belmont, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#66 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#362 of 1,559 nationally
About Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is a state contributing located in Belmont, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 315 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 66th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.3%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Belmont; Belmont School (Lower Hutt) ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)398
- Roll size (10%)315
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Belmont School (Lower Hutt) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 398
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 315
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Belmont School (Lower Hutt) has changed over time.
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Schools near Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.1 km away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.3 km away
Kelson School
Kelson · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students · 1.3 km away
Avalon School
Avalon · State contributing · Years 1–6
225 students · 1.3 km away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.3 km away
Kimi Ora School
Naenae · State special school
137 students · 1.3 km away
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students · 1.4 km away
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students · 1.6 km away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 1.8 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
281 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
89 students
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
Te Aro School
Te Aro · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont School (Lower Hutt) a good school?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #66 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Belmont School (Lower Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) ranks #66 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #362 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Belmont School (Lower Hutt)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) had 315 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Belmont School (Lower Hutt) a primary school or a secondary school?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Belmont School (Lower Hutt)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Belmont School (Lower Hutt); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.