Hutt Intermediate vs Waterloo School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 902 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
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students
| Measure | Hutt Intermediate Woburn, Wellington | Waterloo School Waterloo, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #71 of 176 | #42 of 176 |
| National rank | #377 of 1,559 | #248 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 604 | 522 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 391 |
| Total roll | 604 | 522 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.9% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Woburn | Waterloo |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.huttintermediate.school.nz | www.waterloo.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waterloo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.5 vs 70.7).
- •Waterloo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 412).
- •Hutt Intermediate does better on roll size (604 vs 522).
- •Waterloo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.7% vs -7.7%).
- •Hutt Intermediate is the larger school with 604 students compared with 522.
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 Waterloo School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waterloo School ranks higher (76.5 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 Waterloo School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Woburn and Waterloo in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Intermediate: 412. Waterloo School: 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Intermediate and Waterloo School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Intermediate is 71st of 176 and Waterloo School is 42nd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).