Oxford Crescent School vs Upper Hutt School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
| Measure | Oxford Crescent School Upper Hutt CBD, Wellington | Upper Hutt School Wallaceville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #90 of 176 | #73 of 176 |
| National rank | #531 of 1,559 | #391 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 398 | 455 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 436 |
| Total roll | 398 | 455 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt CBD | Wallaceville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.oxfordcres.school.nz/ | www.upperhuttschool.nz |
The verdict
- •Upper Hutt School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.4 vs 63.9).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 447).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on roll size (455 vs 398).
- •Upper Hutt School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs 2%).
- •Upper Hutt School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 398.
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 Oxford Crescent School better than Upper Hutt School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Upper Hutt School ranks higher (70.4 vs 63.9 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 Oxford Crescent School and Upper Hutt School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt CBD and Wallaceville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oxford Crescent School: 447. Upper Hutt School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oxford Crescent School and Upper Hutt School rank in Wellington?
Oxford Crescent School is 90th of 176 and Upper Hutt School is 73rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).