Hutt International Boys' School vs Upper Hutt College
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 · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
652 students
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
| Measure | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington | Upper Hutt College Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 46 | #30 of 46 |
| National rank | #4 of 486 | #225 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 652 | 1,125 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | 466 |
| Total roll | 652 | 1,125 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.9% | 73.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 96.7% | 48.9% |
| Māori students | 14% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hibs.school.nz | www.upperhutt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt International Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (89.8 vs 51.4).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (366 vs 466).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on roll size (1,125 vs 652).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.5% vs 1.1%).
- •Hutt International Boys' School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.9% vs 73.8%).
- •Upper Hutt College is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 652.
- •Hutt International Boys' School is a state integrated school while Upper Hutt College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hutt International Boys' School is boys and Upper Hutt College 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 Upper Hutt College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt International Boys' School ranks higher (89.8 vs 51.4 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 Upper Hutt College?
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. Upper Hutt College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt International Boys' School and Upper Hutt College rank in Wellington?
Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 and Upper Hutt College is 30th of 46 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).