Hutt Intermediate vs Pukerua Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 20 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
Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | Pukerua Bay School Pukerua Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #85 of 176 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #485 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 604 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 412 |
| Total roll | 604 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 21% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Pukerua Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.pukeruabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 65.5).
- •Hutt Intermediate does better on roll size (604 vs 157).
- •Pukerua Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.1% vs -7.7%).
- •Hutt Intermediate is the larger school with 604 students compared with 157.
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 Pukerua Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Intermediate ranks higher (70.7 vs 65.5 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 Pukerua Bay School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Woburn and Pukerua Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. Pukerua Bay School: 412. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and Pukerua Bay School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and Pukerua Bay School is 85th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).