Hutt International Boys' School vs New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 737 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham Β· State integrated secondary (year 7-15) Β· Years 7β13
652 students
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham Β· Charter secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
| Measure | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 46 | β |
| National rank | #4 of 486 | β |
| Sector | State integrated | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7β13 | Years 9β13 |
| Students | 652 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 459 |
| Total roll | 652 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.9% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 96.7% | β |
| MΔori students | 14% | β |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hibs.school.nz | nzpaa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Hutt International Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 62.6).
- β’Hutt International Boys' School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 459).
- β’Hutt International Boys' School is a state integrated school while New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’Hutt International Boys' School is boys and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is co-educational.
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 International Boys' School better than New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt International Boys' School ranks higher (89.8 vs 62.6 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 International Boys' School and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Trentham and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt International Boys' School: 366. New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt International Boys' School and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa rank in Wellington?
Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 and New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).