Houghton Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Houghton Bay, Wellington 6023 · Wellington City
#34 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#227 of 1,559 nationally
About Houghton Valley School
Houghton Valley School is a state contributing located in Houghton Bay, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 200 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 34th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.5%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)366
- Roll size (10%)200
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-8.2%
- 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 Houghton Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 366
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 200
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -8.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- 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 Houghton Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Houghton Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Island Bay School
Island Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
347 students · 1.1 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students · 1.1 km away
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.2 km away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 1.7 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 1.8 km away
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 1.9 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.9 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 2.0 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 2.2 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hataitai School
Hataitai · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Clyde Quay School
Mount Victoria · State full primary · Years 1–8
225 students
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
Thorndon School
Thorndon · State full primary · Years 1–8
278 students
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houghton Valley School a good school?
Houghton Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Houghton Valley School rank in Wellington?
Houghton Valley School ranks #34 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #227 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Houghton Valley School?
Houghton Valley School had 200 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Houghton Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Houghton Valley School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Houghton Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houghton Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.