Hutt Intermediate vs Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
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 Intermediate
Woburn ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
604 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
274 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #100 of 176 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #626 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 604 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 428 |
| Total roll | 604 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 15.6% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 25.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Waiwhetu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.olr.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHutt Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 60.1).
- โขHutt Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 428).
- โขHutt Intermediate does better on roll size (604 vs 274).
- โขOur Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.7% vs -7.7%).
- โขHutt Intermediate is the larger school with 604 students compared with 274.
- โขHutt Intermediate is a state school while Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Intermediate ranks higher (70.7 vs 60.1 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Woburn and Waiwhetu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).