Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) vs St Bernard's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 932 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 46 | #27 of 46 |
| National rank | #88 of 486 | #154 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 828 | 676 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 444 |
| Total roll | 828 | 676 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.2% | 1.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.2% | 81.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.1% | 53.2% |
| Māori students | 22.7% | 26.2% |
| Pacific students | 31.5% | 23.4% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sacredheartcollege.school.nz | www.sbc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.7 vs 62.3).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (828 vs 676).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs 1.4%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (93.2% vs 81.9%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 828 students compared with 676.
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is girls and St Bernard's College is boys.
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 Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) better than St Bernard's College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.3 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 Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) and St Bernard's College?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt): 444. St Bernard's College: 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) and St Bernard's College rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is 11th of 46 and St Bernard's College is 27th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).