Gracefield School vs Hutt Valley Activity Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracefield School
Gracefield ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
208 students
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone ยท State activity centre
| Measure | Gracefield School Gracefield, Wellington | Hutt Valley Activity Centre Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #112 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #730 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Activity Centre |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | โ |
| Students | 208 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 569 |
| Total roll | 208 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.7% | โ |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Gracefield | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.gracefield.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขGracefield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 569).
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 Gracefield School better than Hutt Valley Activity Centre?
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 Gracefield School and Hutt Valley Activity Centre?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gracefield and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gracefield School: 437. Hutt Valley Activity Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gracefield School and Hutt Valley Activity Centre rank in Wellington?
Gracefield School is 112th of 176 and Hutt Valley Activity Centre is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).