Hutt International Boys' School vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 481 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
652 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
| Measure | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1 of 46 | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | #4 of 486 | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 652 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 391 |
| Total roll | 652 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 96.7% | – |
| Māori students | 14% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hibs.school.nz | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hutt International Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 79.7).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 391).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on roll size (652 vs 293).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs 0.7%).
- •Hutt International Boys' School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 293.
- •Hutt International Boys' School is boys and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt International Boys' School ranks higher (89.8 vs 79.7 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 International Boys' School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Trentham and Heretaunga in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt International Boys' School: 366. St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt International Boys' School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).