Belmont School (Lower Hutt) vs Kimi Ora School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
315 students
Kimi Ora School
Naenae Β· State special school
137 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Belmont, Wellington | Kimi Ora School Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #66 of 176 | β |
| National rank | #362 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Special School |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | β |
| Students | 315 | 137 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 467 |
| Total roll | 315 | 137 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | 69.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 14.3% | 38% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz | kimiora.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Belmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 467).
- β’Belmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (315 vs 137).
- β’Kimi Ora School does better on roll growth (5 years) (69.3% vs -18.1%).
- β’Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 315 students compared with 137.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belmont School (Lower Hutt) better than Kimi Ora School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Kimi Ora School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt): 398. Kimi Ora School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Kimi Ora School rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is 66th of 176 and Kimi Ora School is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).