Boulcott School vs Pauatahanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulcott School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Pauatahanui School
Pauatahanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
| Measure | Boulcott School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Pauatahanui School Pauatahanui, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #6 of 176 | #26 of 176 |
| National rank | #64 of 1,559 | #186 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 345 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 394 | 395 |
| Total roll | 345 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Pauatahanui |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.boulcott.school.nz | www.pauatahanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Boulcott School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.2 vs 78.6).
- •Boulcott School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (394 vs 395).
- •Boulcott School does better on roll size (345 vs 199).
- •Pauatahanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.4% vs 1.2%).
- •Boulcott School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Boulcott School better than Pauatahanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Boulcott School ranks higher (84.2 vs 78.6 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 Boulcott School and Pauatahanui School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Pauatahanui in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Boulcott School: 394. Pauatahanui School: 395. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Boulcott School and Pauatahanui School rank in Wellington?
Boulcott School is 6th of 176 and Pauatahanui School is 26th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).