Schools in Boulcott
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Boulcott, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 1 secondary. St Oran's College 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Boulcott 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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/ 100 composite
Academic96Outcomes58Retention94Wellbeing96Trajectory50ERO review80
What the record says about Boulcott schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Oran's College
St Oran's College received a te ara huarau review from ERO in September 2023. The school has proactive curriculum and qualifications planning, well-established professional development systems aligned with priorities, and developing structures for Māori whānau and student consultation. The school achieved a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Boulcott schools
What schools are in Boulcott?
Boulcott, Lower Hutt has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): St Oran's College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Boulcott?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — St Oran's College ranks highest among Boulcott schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Boulcott?
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 Boulcott 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 Boulcott address.
Decile or EQI — how are Boulcott 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).