Hutt Valley Activity Centre vs Sacred Heart School (Petone)
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 · State activity centre
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
| Measure | Hutt Valley Activity Centre Petone, Wellington | Sacred Heart School (Petone) Petone, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #80 of 176 |
| National rank | – | #441 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Activity Centre | Full Primary |
| Year range | – | Years 1–8 |
| Students | – | 163 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 415 |
| Total roll | – | 163 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | – | 19% |
| Pacific students | – | 30.1% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Petone | Petone |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | – | www.sacredheartpetone.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School (Petone) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 569).
- •Hutt Valley Activity Centre is a state school while Sacred Heart School (Petone) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
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 Sacred Heart School (Petone)?
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. Sacred Heart School (Petone): 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Valley Activity Centre and Sacred Heart School (Petone) rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley Activity Centre is unranked and Sacred Heart School (Petone) is 80th of 176 among activity centre schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).