Hutt Valley High School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
| Measure | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 46 | #100 of 176 |
| National rank | #93 of 486 | #626 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 2,001 | 274 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 428 |
| Total roll | 2,001 | 274 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12% | -0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.5% | – |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 21.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 25.5% |
| International students | 3.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Waiwhetu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hvhs.school.nz | www.olr.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.0 vs 60.1).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 428).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll size (2,001 vs 274).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -0.7%).
- •Hutt Valley High School is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 274.
- •Hutt Valley High School is a state school while Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) 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 High School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Valley High School ranks higher (72.0 vs 60.1 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 Valley High School and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Waiwhetu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Valley High School: 421. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Valley High School and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley High School is 14th of 46 and Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).