Hutt Central School vs Maungaraki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Maungaraki School Maungaraki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #2 of 176 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #36 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 365 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 379 |
| Total roll | 275 | 365 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 10.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Maungaraki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.maungaraki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maungaraki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 71.4).
- •Maungaraki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (379 vs 396).
- •Maungaraki School does better on roll size (365 vs 275).
- •Maungaraki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -5.1%).
- •Maungaraki School is the larger school with 365 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 Maungaraki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungaraki School ranks higher (87.8 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 Maungaraki School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Maungaraki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Maungaraki School: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Maungaraki School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Maungaraki School is 2nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).