Hutt International Boys' School vs Titiro Whakamua
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
652 students
Titiro Whakamua
Trentham ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington | Titiro Whakamua Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 46 | โ |
| National rank | #4 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 652 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 569 |
| Total roll | 652 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 96.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14% | โ |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hibs.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขHutt International Boys' School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 569).
- โขHutt International Boys' School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -16.7%).
- โขHutt International Boys' School is a state integrated school while Titiro Whakamua is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHutt International Boys' School is boys and Titiro Whakamua 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 Titiro Whakamua?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hutt International Boys' School and Titiro Whakamua?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt International Boys' School: 366. Titiro Whakamua: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt International Boys' School and Titiro Whakamua rank in Wellington?
Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 and Titiro Whakamua is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).