Hutt Central School vs Hutt Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 925 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #14 of 46 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #93 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 275 | 2,001 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 421 |
| Total roll | 275 | 2,001 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | 12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.5% |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.hvhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (71.4 vs 72.0).
- •Hutt Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 421).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll size (2,001 vs 275).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -5.1%).
- •Hutt Valley High School is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 275.
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 Hutt Central School better than Hutt Valley High School?
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 Hutt Central School and Hutt Valley High School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Hutt Valley High School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Hutt Valley High School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Hutt Valley High School is 14th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).