Belmont School (Lower Hutt) vs Pinehaven School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 8.0 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
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Belmont, Wellington | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 176 | #74 of 176 |
| National rank | #362 of 1,559 | #392 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 315 | 198 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 398 |
| Total roll | 315 | 198 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.3% | 10.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Pinehaven |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz | www.pinehaven.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.2 vs 70.3).
- •Belmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (315 vs 198).
- •Belmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.1% vs -24.6%).
- •Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 315 students compared with 198.
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 Pinehaven 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 Pinehaven School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Pinehaven in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt): 398. Pinehaven School: 398. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and Pinehaven School rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is 66th of 176 and Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).