Hutt Valley High School vs Wellington East Girls' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 14 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
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students
| Measure | Hutt Valley High School Lower Hutt, Wellington | Wellington East Girls' College Mount Victoria, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 46 | #17 of 46 |
| National rank | #93 of 486 | #103 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 2,001 | 996 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 416 |
| Total roll | 2,001 | 996 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12% | -7.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 80.6% | 88.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.5% | 77.3% |
| Māori students | 14.6% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| International students | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Mount Victoria |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hvhs.school.nz | www.wegc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hutt Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.0 vs 70.1).
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 421).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll size (2,001 vs 996).
- •Hutt Valley High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12% vs -7.5%).
- •Wellington East Girls' College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.7% vs 80.6%).
- •Hutt Valley High School is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 996.
- •Hutt Valley High School is co-educational and Wellington East Girls' College is girls.
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 Wellington East Girls' College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hutt Valley High School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.1 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 Wellington East Girls' College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Mount Victoria in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hutt Valley High School: 421. Wellington East Girls' College: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hutt Valley High School and Wellington East Girls' College rank in Wellington?
Hutt Valley High School is 14th of 46 and Wellington East Girls' College is 17th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).