Chilton Saint James School vs Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 671 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
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
459 students
| Measure | Chilton Saint James School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | โ | #1 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #28 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 259 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 380 |
| Total roll | 259 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.4% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.chilton.school.nz | www.stpeterpaul.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on roll size (459 vs 259).
- โขSts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -20.4%).
- โขSts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is the larger school with 459 students compared with 259.
- โขChilton Saint James School is a private school while Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขChilton Saint James School is girls and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
How do Chilton Saint James School and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Chilton Saint James School is unranked and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is 1st of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).