St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Upper Hutt, Wellington 5140 · Upper Hutt City
#10 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#101 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is a state integrated full primary located in Upper Hutt, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 558 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 10th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.1%; pacific students 12.2%; international students 0.2%.
There are 4 schools in Upper Hutt; St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) ranks 1st 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%)411
- Roll size (10%)558
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.3%
- 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 Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 411
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 558
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students · 452 m away
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 660 m away
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 742 m away
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 751 m away
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students · 1.3 km away
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · State teen parent unit
· 1.6 km away
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 1.8 km away
Trentham School
Trentham · State contributing · Years 1–6
377 students · 2.1 km away
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students · 2.4 km away
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) a good school?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) rank in Wellington?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) ranks #10 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #101 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) had 558 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.