Boulcott School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#6 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#64 of 1,559 nationally
About Boulcott School
Boulcott School is a state contributing located in Lower Hutt, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 345 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 6th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (73th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Boulcott School ranks 2nd of 9 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%)394
- Roll size (10%)345
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.2%
- 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 Boulcott School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 394
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 345
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Boulcott School has changed over time.
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Schools near Boulcott School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 554 m away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.0 km away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 1.1 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.2 km away
Dyer Street School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 1.2 km away
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students · 1.3 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.3 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
281 students · 1.3 km away
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students · 1.6 km away
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
Ōtari School
Wilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
201 students
Mākara Model School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
65 students
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Boulcott School a good school?
Boulcott School has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Boulcott School rank in Wellington?
Boulcott School ranks #6 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #64 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Boulcott School?
Boulcott School had 345 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Boulcott School a primary school or a secondary school?
Boulcott School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Boulcott School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Boulcott School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.