Chilton Saint James School vs Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 712 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
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
828 students
| Measure | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #11 of 46 |
| National rank | โ | #88 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 259 | 828 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 444 |
| Total roll | 259 | 828 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 81.1% |
| Mฤori students | 7.3% | 22.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 31.5% |
| International students | 0.8% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chilton.school.nz | www.sacredheartcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (828 vs 259).
- โขSacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -20.4%).
- โขSacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 828 students compared with 259.
- โขChilton Saint James School is a private school while Sacred Heart College (Lower 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 Chilton Saint James School better than Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
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 Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
How do Chilton Saint James School and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Chilton Saint James School is unranked and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is 11th of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).