Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) vs Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 293 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
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington | Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 46 | #1 of 176 |
| National rank | #88 of 486 | #28 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 828 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 380 |
| Total roll | 828 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.2% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 93.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 81.1% | – |
| Māori students | 22.7% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 31.5% | 10.7% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sacredheartcollege.school.nz | www.stpeterpaul.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (88.8 vs 72.7).
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 444).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll size (828 vs 459).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.2% vs 1.1%).
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is the larger school with 828 students compared with 459.
- •Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is girls and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is co-educational.
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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) ranks higher (88.8 vs 72.7 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 Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
About 293 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. Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt): 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) rank in Wellington?
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) is 11th of 46 and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is 1st of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).