Belmont School (Lower Hutt) vs Newlands Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
315 students
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Belmont, Wellington | Newlands Intermediate Newlands, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #66 of 176 | #14 of 176 |
| National rank | #362 of 1,559 | #137 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 315 | 516 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 398 |
| Total roll | 315 | 516 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | -0.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Newlands |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz | www.newlandsint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 71.2).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll size (516 vs 315).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.2% vs -18.1%).
- •Newlands Intermediate is the larger school with 516 students compared with 315.
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 Newlands Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands Intermediate ranks higher (80.3 vs 71.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Newlands Intermediate?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Newlands in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt): 398. Newlands Intermediate: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Newlands Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is 66th of 176 and Newlands Intermediate is 14th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).