St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Heretaunga, Wellington 5019 · Upper Hutt City
#17 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#153 of 1,559 nationally
About St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is a state integrated full primary located in Heretaunga, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 293 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 17th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.2%; pacific students 11.3%; 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%)391
- Roll size (10%)293
- 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 293
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.3%
- 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 423 m away
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
652 students · 481 m away
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 1.5 km away
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students · 1.6 km away
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students · 1.6 km away
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students · 1.8 km away
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 1.9 km away
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · State teen parent unit
· 2.0 km away
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream · Private composite · Years 1–13
29 students · 2.0 km away
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students · 2.3 km away
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St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
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Our Lady of Kapiti School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) a good school?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #17 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks #17 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #153 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) had 293 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Brendan's School (Heretaunga); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.