Schools in Belmont
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There are 3 schools in and around Belmont, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Maranatha Christian School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Belmont ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory54ERO review73 - 2Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Belmont · Composite · 278 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Academic94Outcomes10Retention96Wellbeing66Trajectory22ERO review77 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing76Trajectory27ERO review71
What the record says about Belmont schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Maranatha Christian School
Maranatha Christian School's latest ERO review in March 2024 found that leadership encourages innovation and excellence in teacher practice, and that the school actively participates in the Lower North Island Christian Kahui Ako to support professional learning. The school community is described as united in Christ, supportive, diverse and engaged. The school's composite score is 73.
Full source-linked profile →Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School is a composite school in Belmont, Lower Hutt serving 278 students. An ERO review in February 2023 identified strengths in holistic, child-centred teaching and learning, strong relational engagement with students and whānau, and a developmentally based broad curriculum offering personalised learning opportunities. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Belmont schools
What schools are in Belmont?
Belmont, Lower Hutt has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Raphael House Rudolf Steiner Area School, Maranatha Christian School, Belmont School (Lower Hutt). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Belmont?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Maranatha Christian School ranks highest among Belmont schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Belmont?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Belmont does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Belmont address.
Decile or EQI — how are Belmont schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).