Kuranui College vs Upper Hutt College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 35 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kuranui College
Greytown · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
748 students
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
| Measure | Kuranui College Greytown, Wellington | Upper Hutt College Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 46 | #30 of 46 |
| National rank | #157 of 486 | #225 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 748 | 1,125 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 466 |
| Total roll | 748 | 1,125 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.4% | 21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.6% | 73.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.8% | 48.9% |
| Māori students | 25.3% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Greytown | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | kuranuicollege.school.nz | www.upperhutt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kuranui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.7 vs 51.4).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 468).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on roll size (1,125 vs 748).
- •Kuranui College does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.4% vs 21.5%).
- •Kuranui College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Upper Hutt College is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 748.
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 Kuranui College better than Upper Hutt College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kuranui College ranks higher (61.7 vs 51.4 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 Kuranui College and Upper Hutt College?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Greytown and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kuranui College: 468. Upper Hutt College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kuranui College and Upper Hutt College rank in Wellington?
Kuranui College is 28th of 46 and Upper Hutt College is 30th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).