Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiwhetu, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#100 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#626 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state integrated full primary located in Waiwhetu, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 274 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 100th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.9%; pacific students 25.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)428
- Roll size (10%)274
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.7%
- 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 274
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 25.5%
- 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students · 678 m away
Randwick School
Moera · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 932 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 1.2 km away
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students · 1.4 km away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 1.5 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.5 km away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 1.7 km away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 1.7 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 1.7 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 1.7 km away
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St Annes School (Newtown)
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221 students
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Patrick's School (Masterton)
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Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) a good school?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #100 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) rank in Wellington?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) ranks #100 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #626 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) had 274 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.