Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) vs Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
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.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) Waiwhetu, Wellington | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 176 | #11 of 46 |
| National rank | #626 of 1,559 | #88 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 274 | 828 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 444 |
| Total roll | 274 | 828 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.7% | 4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 93.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 81.1% |
| Māori students | 21.9% | 22.7% |
| Pacific students | 25.5% | 31.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| suburb or town | Waiwhetu | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.olr.school.nz | www.sacredheartcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 60.1).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 444).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (828 vs 274).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs -0.7%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 828 students compared with 274.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is co-educational and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) better than Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) ranks higher (72.7 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waiwhetu and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu): 428. Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt): 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is 100th of 176 and Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is 11th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).