Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) vs Hutt International Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
652 students
| Measure | Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) Trentham, Wellington | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #117 of 176 | #1 of 46 |
| National rank | #770 of 1,559 | #4 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 333 | 652 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 442 | 366 |
| Total roll | 333 | 652 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -25.3% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 98.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 96.7% |
| Māori students | 17.7% | 14% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.fergusson.school.nz | www.hibs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt International Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 54.3).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 442).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on roll size (652 vs 333).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -25.3%).
- •Hutt International Boys' School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 333.
- •Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is a state school while Hutt International Boys' School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is co-educational and Hutt International Boys' School 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 Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) better than Hutt International Boys' School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt International Boys' School ranks higher (89.8 vs 54.3 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 Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) and Hutt International Boys' School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham): 442. Hutt International Boys' School: 366. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) and Hutt International Boys' School rank in Wellington?
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) is 117th of 176 and Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).