Hutt Central School vs Petone Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.6 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
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Petone Central School Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #106 of 176 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #676 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 203 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 447 |
| Total roll | 275 | 203 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | 105.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.petonecentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.4 vs 57.9).
- •Hutt Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (396 vs 447).
- •Hutt Central School does better on roll size (275 vs 203).
- •Petone Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (105.8% vs -5.1%).
- •Hutt Central School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 203.
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 Petone Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Central School ranks higher (71.4 vs 57.9 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 Petone Central School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Petone Central School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Petone Central School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Petone Central School is 106th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).