Hutt Central School vs Normandale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing 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
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Normandale School Normandale, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #46 of 176 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #269 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 275 | 138 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 370 |
| Total roll | 275 | 138 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | -24.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 12.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Normandale |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.normandale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Normandale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.4 vs 71.4).
- •Normandale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 396).
- •Hutt Central School does better on roll size (275 vs 138).
- •Hutt Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -24.2%).
- •Hutt Central School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 138.
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 Normandale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Normandale School ranks higher (75.4 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 Normandale School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Normandale in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Normandale School: 370. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Normandale School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Normandale School is 46th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).