Eastern Hutt School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#12 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#132 of 1,559 nationally
About Eastern Hutt School
Eastern Hutt 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 603 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 12th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.5%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Eastern Hutt School ranks 3rd 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%)373
- Roll size (10%)603
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6%
- 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 Eastern Hutt School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 373
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 603
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- 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 Eastern Hutt School has changed over time.
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Schools near Eastern Hutt School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 276 m away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 430 m away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 502 m away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 708 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 825 m away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 848 m away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.0 km away
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students · 1.3 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.3 km away
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
281 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Clifton Terrace Model School
Kelburn · State full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Khandallah School
Khandallah · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
Muritai School
Eastbourne · State full primary · Years 1–8
340 students
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastern Hutt School a good school?
Eastern Hutt School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Eastern Hutt School rank in Wellington?
Eastern Hutt School ranks #12 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #132 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Eastern Hutt School?
Eastern Hutt School had 603 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Eastern Hutt School a primary school or a secondary school?
Eastern Hutt School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Eastern Hutt School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Eastern Hutt School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.