Boulcott School vs Chilton Saint James School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
345 students
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
259 students
| Measure | Boulcott School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #6 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #64 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 345 | 259 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | โ |
| Total roll | 345 | 259 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11% | 7.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.boulcott.school.nz | www.chilton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoulcott School does better on roll size (345 vs 259).
- โขBoulcott School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.2% vs -20.4%).
- โขBoulcott School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 259.
- โขBoulcott School is a state school while Chilton Saint James School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขBoulcott School is co-educational and Chilton Saint James School is girls.
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 Boulcott School better than Chilton Saint James 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 Boulcott School and Chilton Saint James School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
How do Boulcott School and Chilton Saint James School rank in Wellington?
Boulcott School is 6th of 176 and Chilton Saint James School is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).