Chilton Saint James School vs Hutt Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 556 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
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
604 students
| Measure | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #71 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #377 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 259 | 604 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 412 |
| Total roll | 259 | 604 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.3% | 15.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Woburn |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chilton.school.nz | www.huttintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHutt Intermediate does better on roll size (604 vs 259).
- โขHutt Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -20.4%).
- โขHutt Intermediate is the larger school with 604 students compared with 259.
- โขChilton Saint James School is a private school while Hutt Intermediate is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขChilton Saint James School is girls and Hutt Intermediate 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 Hutt 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 Chilton Saint James School and Hutt Intermediate?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Woburn in Wellington.
How do Chilton Saint James School and Hutt Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Chilton Saint James School is unranked and Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).