St Bernard's College vs Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 925 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students
| Measure | St Bernard's College Lower Hutt, Wellington | Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) Lower Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 62 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #27 of 46 | #1 of 176 |
| National rank | #154 of 486 | #28 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 676 | 459 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 380 |
| Total roll | 676 | 459 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 53.2% | – |
| Māori students | 26.2% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 23.4% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.sbc.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 62.3).
- •Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 444).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll size (676 vs 459).
- •St Bernard's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.4% vs 1.1%).
- •St Bernard's College is the larger school with 676 students compared with 459.
- •St Bernard's College is boys 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 St Bernard's College 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 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 St Bernard's College and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Lower Hutt and Lower Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Bernard's College: 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 St Bernard's College and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) rank in Wellington?
St Bernard's College is 27th of 46 and Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt) is 1st of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).