Hutt Valley Activity Centre vs Petone Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone ยท State activity centre
Petone Central School
Petone ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
203 students
| Measure | Hutt Valley Activity Centre Petone, Wellington | Petone Central School Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #106 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #676 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Activity Centre | Full Primary |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 203 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 447 |
| Total roll | โ | 203 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 105.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 15.8% |
| Pacific students | โ | 13.3% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | โ | www.petonecentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPetone Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 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 Petone Central 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 Petone Central School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Petone and Petone in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Valley Activity Centre: 569. Petone Central School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Valley Activity Centre and Petone Central School rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley Activity Centre is unranked and Petone Central School is 106th of 176 among activity centre schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).