Schools in Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 1 primary. Eastern Hutt 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Lower Hutt 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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Wellbeing70Trajectory43ERO review83
Frequently asked questions about Lower Hutt schools
What schools are in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Eastern Hutt School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Lower Hutt?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Eastern Hutt School ranks highest among Lower Hutt schools (68/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Lower Hutt?
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 Lower Hutt 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 Lower Hutt address.
Decile or EQI — how are Lower Hutt 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).