Eastern Hutt School vs St Oran's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 502 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
St Oran's College
Boulcott · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
502 students
| Measure | Eastern Hutt School Lower Hutt, Wellington | St Oran's College Boulcott, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #12 of 176 | #5 of 46 |
| National rank | #132 of 1,559 | #40 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 603 | 502 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 373 | 380 |
| Total roll | 603 | 502 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6% | 0.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 95.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 90.3% |
| Māori students | 9.5% | 11% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Boulcott |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.easternhutt.school.nz | www.storans.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.4 vs 80.5).
- •Eastern Hutt School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (373 vs 380).
- •Eastern Hutt School does better on roll size (603 vs 502).
- •St Oran's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -6%).
- •Eastern Hutt School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 502.
- •Eastern Hutt School is a state school while St Oran's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eastern Hutt School is co-educational and St Oran's College 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 St Oran'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 Eastern Hutt School and St Oran's College?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Boulcott in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Eastern Hutt School: 373. St Oran's College: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Eastern Hutt School and St Oran's College rank in Wellington?
Eastern Hutt School is 12th of 176 and St Oran's College is 5th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).