Chilton Saint James School vs Eastern Hutt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 276 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
259 students
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
603 students
| Measure | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Eastern Hutt School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #12 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #132 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 259 | 603 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 373 |
| Total roll | 259 | 603 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | -6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chilton.school.nz | www.easternhutt.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขEastern Hutt School does better on roll size (603 vs 259).
- โขEastern Hutt School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6% vs -20.4%).
- โขEastern Hutt School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 259.
- โขChilton Saint James School is a private school while Eastern Hutt School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขChilton Saint James School is girls and Eastern Hutt School is co-educational.
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 Chilton Saint James School better than Eastern Hutt 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 Chilton Saint James School and Eastern Hutt School?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
How do Chilton Saint James School and Eastern Hutt School rank in Wellington?
Chilton Saint James School is unranked and Eastern Hutt School is 12th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).