Eastern Hutt School vs Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 848 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Hutt School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
603 students
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
| Measure | Eastern Hutt School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 176 | #11 of 46 |
| National rank | #132 of 1,559 | #88 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 603 | 828 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 444 |
| Total roll | 603 | 828 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81.1% |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 22.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 31.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.easternhutt.school.nz | www.sacredheartcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Eastern Hutt School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.4 vs 72.7).
- •Eastern Hutt School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 444).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (828 vs 603).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -6%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 828 students compared with 603.
- •Eastern Hutt School is a state school while Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eastern Hutt School is co-educational and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is girls.
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 Eastern Hutt School better than Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Eastern Hutt School ranks higher (80.4 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eastern Hutt School and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Eastern Hutt School: 373. Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Eastern Hutt School and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Eastern Hutt School is 12th of 176 and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is 11th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).