Chilton Saint James School vs St Bernard's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 259 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Saint James School
Lower Hutt · Private composite · Years 1–13
259 students
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
| Measure | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #27 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #154 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 259 | 676 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 444 |
| Total roll | 259 | 676 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.2% |
| Māori students | 7.3% | 26.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 23.4% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chilton.school.nz | www.sbc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll size (676 vs 259).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -20.4%).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 676 students compared with 259.
- •Chilton Saint James School is a private school while St Bernard's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chilton Saint James School is girls and St Bernard's College is boys.
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 St Bernard's College?
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 St Bernard's College?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
How do Chilton Saint James School and St Bernard's College rank in Wellington?
Chilton Saint James School is unranked and St Bernard's College is 27th of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).