Hutt Valley Activity Centre vs Hutt Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 863 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
| Measure | Hutt Valley Activity Centre Petone, Wellington | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #14 of 46 |
| National rank | – | #93 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | – | 2,001 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 421 |
| Total roll | – | 2,001 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 80.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.5% |
| Māori students | – | 14.6% |
| Pacific students | – | 6.1% |
| International students | – | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | – | www.hvhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 569).
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 Valley Activity Centre better than Hutt Valley High School?
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 Valley Activity Centre and Hutt Valley High School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Petone and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Valley Activity Centre: 569. Hutt Valley High School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Valley Activity Centre and Hutt Valley High School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley Activity Centre is unranked and Hutt Valley High School is 14th of 46 among activity centre schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).