Hutt Central School vs Plimmerton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 15 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
Plimmerton School
Plimmerton · State full primary · Years 1–8
393 students
| Measure | Hutt Central School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Plimmerton School Plimmerton, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 176 | #58 of 176 |
| National rank | #357 of 1,559 | #316 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 275 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 396 | 396 |
| Total roll | 275 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | -21.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Plimmerton |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttcentral.school.nz/ | www.plimmerton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Plimmerton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.3 vs 71.4).
- •Plimmerton School does better on roll size (393 vs 275).
- •Hutt Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -21.1%).
- •Plimmerton School is the larger school with 393 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 Plimmerton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Plimmerton School ranks higher (73.3 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 Plimmerton School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Plimmerton in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Central School: 396. Plimmerton School: 396. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Central School and Plimmerton School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Central School is 65th of 176 and Plimmerton School is 58th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).