Sacred Heart School (Petone)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Petone, Wellington 5012 · Lower Hutt City
#80 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#441 of 1,559 nationally
About Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Sacred Heart School (Petone) is a state integrated full primary located in Petone, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 163 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 80th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (78th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (44th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19%; pacific students 30.1%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Petone; Sacred Heart School (Petone) ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)163
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Petone) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 163
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.1%
- 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 Sacred Heart School (Petone) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 91 m away
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 884 m away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 939 m away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 1.2 km away
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.4 km away
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students · 1.5 km away
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 1.5 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.9 km away
Randwick School
Moera · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 2.2 km away
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart School (Petone) a good school?
Sacred Heart School (Petone) has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #80 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 Sacred Heart School (Petone) rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart School (Petone) ranks #80 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #441 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
Sacred Heart School (Petone) had 163 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Sacred Heart School (Petone) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart School (Petone) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart School (Petone); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.