St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) vs Te Rā School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
| Measure | St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Upper Hutt, Wellington | Te Rā School Raumati South, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 82 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 176 | #84 of 176 |
| National rank | #101 of 1,559 | #481 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 558 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 411 |
| Total roll | 558 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | -22% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Raumati South |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stjosephsuh.school.nz | www.tera.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.9 vs 65.7).
- •St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll size (558 vs 142).
- •St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.3% vs -22%).
- •St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is the larger school with 558 students compared with 142.
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 Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) better than Te Rā School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) ranks higher (81.9 vs 65.7 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 St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) and Te Rā School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Raumati South in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt): 411. Te Rā School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) and Te Rā School rank in Wellington?
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is 10th of 176 and Te Rā School is 84th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).