Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#1 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#28 of 1,559 nationally
About Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is a state integrated full primary located in Lower Hutt, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 459 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 88.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 1st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 10.7%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Lower Hutt; Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) ranks 1st of 9 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%)380
- Roll size (10%)459
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.1%
- 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 380
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 459
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.7%
- 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) has changed over time.
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Schools near Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students · 293 m away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 664 m away
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students · 671 m away
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students · 708 m away
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students · 780 m away
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students · 925 m away
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 1.2 km away
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students · 1.2 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 1.5 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
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St Teresa's School (Karori)
Karori · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
123 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) a good school?
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) has a Success Index (NZ) of 88.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) ranks #1 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #28 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) had 459 students in 2026, a change of +1% over five years.
Is Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) a primary school or a secondary school?
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.