Heretaunga College vs Upper Hutt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 867 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
| Measure | Heretaunga College Trentham, Wellington | Upper Hutt School Wallaceville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #33 of 46 | #73 of 176 |
| National rank | #266 of 486 | #391 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 850 | 455 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 471 | 436 |
| Total roll | 850 | 455 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 77.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.3% | – |
| Māori students | 27.9% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Wallaceville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.heretaunga.school.nz | www.upperhuttschool.nz |
The verdict
- •Upper Hutt School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.4 vs 45.2).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 471).
- •Heretaunga College does better on roll size (850 vs 455).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs -3.7%).
- •Heretaunga College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 455.
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 Heretaunga College better than Upper Hutt School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Upper Hutt School ranks higher (70.4 vs 45.2 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 Heretaunga College and Upper Hutt School?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Trentham and Wallaceville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Heretaunga College: 471. Upper Hutt School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Heretaunga College and Upper Hutt School rank in Wellington?
Heretaunga College is 33rd of 46 and Upper Hutt School is 73rd of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).