Hutt Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#65 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#357 of 1,559 nationally
About Hutt Central School
Hutt Central 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 275 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 65th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.6%; pacific students 7.3%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Hutt Central School ranks 6th 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%)396
- Roll size (10%)275
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Hutt Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 396
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 275
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.3%
- 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 Hutt Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hutt Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 631 m away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 925 m away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 1.1 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.2 km away
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 1.2 km away
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.2 km away
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 1.2 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 1.3 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.5 km away
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
Mākara Model School
Karori · State full primary · Years 1–8
65 students
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Owhiro Bay School
Owhiro Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
89 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hutt Central School a good school?
Hutt Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #65 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 Hutt Central School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School ranks #65 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #357 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hutt Central School?
Hutt Central School had 275 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Hutt Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hutt Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hutt Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hutt Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.