Heretaunga College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Trentham, Wellington 5018 · Upper Hutt City
#33 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#266 of 486 nationally
About Heretaunga College
Heretaunga College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Trentham, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 850 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.9%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Trentham; Heretaunga College ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)471
- Roll size (10%)850
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)59.3%
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 Heretaunga College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 850
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 59.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 27.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Heretaunga College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Heretaunga College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Heretaunga College has changed over time.
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Schools near Heretaunga College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · State teen parent unit
· 313 m away
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 815 m away
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students · 867 m away
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students · 875 m away
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 977 m away
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students · 1.3 km away
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.5 km away
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
652 students · 2.0 km away
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
Wairarapa College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
935 students
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heretaunga College a good school?
Heretaunga College has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 of 46 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 Heretaunga College rank in Wellington?
Heretaunga College ranks #33 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #266 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Heretaunga College?
Heretaunga College had 850 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Heretaunga College a primary school or a secondary school?
Heretaunga College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Heretaunga College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heretaunga College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.