Maidstone Intermediate vs Upper Hutt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 606 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
| Measure | Maidstone Intermediate Upper Hutt, Wellington | Upper Hutt School Wallaceville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #114 of 176 | #73 of 176 |
| National rank | #739 of 1,559 | #391 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 558 | 455 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 470 | 436 |
| Total roll | 558 | 455 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.4% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 28.5% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Wallaceville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maidstone.school.nz/ | www.upperhuttschool.nz |
The verdict
- •Upper Hutt School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.4 vs 55.6).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 470).
- •Maidstone Intermediate does better on roll size (558 vs 455).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 5.4%).
- •Maidstone Intermediate is the larger school with 558 students compared with 455.
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 Maidstone Intermediate better than Upper Hutt School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Upper Hutt School ranks higher (70.4 vs 55.6 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 Maidstone Intermediate and Upper Hutt School?
About 606 m in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Wallaceville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maidstone Intermediate: 470. Upper Hutt School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maidstone Intermediate and Upper Hutt School rank in Wellington?
Maidstone Intermediate is 114th of 176 and Upper Hutt School is 73rd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).