Hutt Intermediate vs St Bernard's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 608 m 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
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #27 of 46 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #154 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 604 | 676 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 444 |
| Total roll | 604 | 676 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 53.2% |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 26.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 23.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.sbc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.7 vs 62.3).
- •Hutt Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 444).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll size (676 vs 604).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs -7.7%).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 676 students compared with 604.
- •Hutt Intermediate is a state school while St Bernard's College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hutt Intermediate is co-educational and St Bernard's College is boys.
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 St Bernard's College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Intermediate ranks higher (70.7 vs 62.3 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 St Bernard's College?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Woburn and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. St Bernard's College: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and St Bernard's College rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and St Bernard's College is 27th of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).