Hutt Central School vs Korokoro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.1 km 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
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Korokoro School Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #8 of 176 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #81 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 200 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 375 |
| Total roll | 275 | 200 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 15% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.korokoro.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Korokoro School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.0 vs 71.4).
- •Korokoro School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 396).
- •Hutt Central School does better on roll size (275 vs 200).
- •Korokoro School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -5.1%).
- •Hutt Central School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 200.
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 Korokoro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Korokoro School ranks higher (83.0 vs 71.4 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 Hutt Central School and Korokoro School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Korokoro School: 375. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Korokoro School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Korokoro School is 8th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).