Hutt Valley High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5040 · Lower Hutt City
#14 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#93 of 486 nationally
About Hutt Valley High School
Hutt Valley High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Lower Hutt, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,001 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 14th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (46th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.6%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 3.6%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Hutt Valley High School ranks 5th of 9 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%)421
- Roll size (10%)2,001
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)80.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.5%
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 Valley High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 421
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,001
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 80.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Hutt Valley High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Hutt Valley High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Hutt Valley High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Hutt Valley High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 519 m away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 664 m away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 863 m away
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 925 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 1.0 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 1.1 km away
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 1.2 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.2 km away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 1.3 km away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hutt Valley High School a good school?
Hutt Valley High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #14 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 Hutt Valley High School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley High School ranks #14 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #93 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Hutt Valley High School?
Hutt Valley High School had 2,001 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Hutt Valley High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hutt Valley High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Hutt Valley High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hutt Valley High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.