St Bernard's College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#27 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington
#154 of 486 nationally
About St Bernard's College
St Bernard's College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Lower Hutt, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 676 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 27th of 46 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (72th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.2%; pacific students 23.4%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; St Bernard's College ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)444
- Roll size (10%)676
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)53.2%
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 St Bernard's College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 444
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 676
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 53.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 23.4%
- 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 St Bernard's College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Bernard's College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Bernard's College has changed over time.
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Schools near St Bernard's College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 259 m away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 430 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 608 m away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 667 m away
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students · 856 m away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 925 m away
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 932 m away
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students · 1.1 km away
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students · 1.4 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students
St Mary's College (Wellington)
Wellington CBD · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
556 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernard's College a good school?
St Bernard's College has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 St Bernard's College rank in Wellington?
St Bernard's College ranks #27 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington and #154 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Bernard's College?
St Bernard's College had 676 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is St Bernard's College a primary school or a secondary school?
St Bernard's College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Bernard's College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Bernard's College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.