Hutt Intermediate vs Hutt Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #14 of 46 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #93 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 604 | 2,001 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 421 |
| Total roll | 604 | 2,001 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.5% |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.hvhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.0 vs 70.7).
- •Hutt Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 421).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll size (2,001 vs 604).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -7.7%).
- •Hutt Valley High School is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 604.
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 Intermediate better than Hutt Valley High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Valley High School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.7 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 Intermediate and Hutt Valley High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Woburn and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. Hutt Valley High School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and Hutt Valley High School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and Hutt Valley High School is 14th of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).