Hutt Intermediate vs Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 780 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
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #1 of 176 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #28 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 604 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 380 |
| Total roll | 604 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.stpeterpaul.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.8 vs 70.7).
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 412).
- •Hutt Intermediate does better on roll size (604 vs 459).
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -7.7%).
- •Hutt Intermediate is the larger school with 604 students compared with 459.
- •Hutt Intermediate is a state school while Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) ranks higher (88.8 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Woburn and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is 1st of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).