Birchville School vs St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchville School
Birchville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
136 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
558 students
| Measure | Birchville School Birchville, Wellington | St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #132 of 176 | #10 of 176 |
| National rank | #1035 of 1,559 | #101 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 136 | 558 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 411 |
| Total roll | 136 | 558 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | 18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 12.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Birchville | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.birchville.school.nz | www.stjosephsuh.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 43.3).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 461).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll size (558 vs 136).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.3% vs -13.5%).
- โขSt Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is the larger school with 558 students compared with 136.
- โขBirchville School is a state school while St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Birchville School better than St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) ranks higher (81.9 vs 43.3 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 Birchville School and St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Birchville and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Birchville School: 461. St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt): 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Birchville School and St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Birchville School is 132nd of 176 and St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is 10th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).