Belmont School (Lower Hutt) vs South Wellington Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 19 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont School (Lower Hutt)
Belmont ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
315 students
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
340 students
| Measure | Belmont School (Lower Hutt) Belmont, Wellington | South Wellington Intermediate Newtown, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 176 | #68 of 176 |
| National rank | #362 of 1,559 | #364 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 315 | 340 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 400 |
| Total roll | 315 | 340 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.1% | -4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Belmont | Newtown |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.belmont-lowerhutt.school.nz | www.swis.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.2 vs 71.2).
- โขBelmont School (Lower Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 400).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate does better on roll size (340 vs 315).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.6% vs -18.1%).
- โขSouth Wellington Intermediate is the larger school with 340 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 South Wellington Intermediate?
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 South Wellington Intermediate?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Newtown in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt): 398. South Wellington Intermediate: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Belmont School (Lower Hutt) and South Wellington Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Belmont School (Lower Hutt) is 66th of 176 and South Wellington Intermediate is 68th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).