Schools in Upper Hutt
Wellington · New Zealand
There are 22 schools in and around Upper Hutt (Wellington) — 13 primary, 2 intermediate, 6 secondary. Hutt International Boys' 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.
22 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Upper Hutt schools by suburb
11 Upper Hutt suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Upper 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.
- 1Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham · Secondary (Year 7-15) · 655 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →84
/ 100 composite
Academic98Outcomes67Retention97Wellbeing87Trajectory51ERO review87 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing82Trajectory82ERO review79 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing94Trajectory73ERO review75 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review76 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory52ERO review73 - View profile →
76
/ 100 composite
Academic86Outcomes64Retention86Wellbeing68Trajectory53ERO review85 - 7New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham · Secondary (Year 9-15) · — students · EQI 450–474
View profile →75
/ 100 composite
Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing—Trajectory—ERO review75 - View profile →
73
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing68Trajectory75ERO review75 - 9St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · Full Primary · 583 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →73
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing71Trajectory73ERO review75 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing82Trajectory34ERO review77 - View profile →
67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory19ERO review69 - View profile →
65
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing71Trajectory31ERO review82 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory52ERO review69 - View profile →
61
/ 100 composite
Academic77Outcomes41Retention79Wellbeing24Trajectory77ERO review63 - View profile →
54
/ 100 composite
Academic76Outcomes32Retention80Wellbeing4Trajectory45ERO review58 - View profile →
54
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing41Trajectory46ERO review70 - 17St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · Full Primary · 286 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →52
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing34Trajectory51ERO review69 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory57ERO review75 - 19Titiro Whakamua
Trentham · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →41
/ 100 composite
Academic31Outcomes1Retention73Wellbeing100Trajectory29ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory33ERO review82 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing21Trajectory18ERO review61
More schools in Upper Hutt
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Silverstream Christian School Composite · 29 students
What the record says about Upper Hutt schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hutt International Boys' School
Hutt International Boys' School is a Year 7-15 secondary school in Trentham, Upper Hutt with a roll of 655. An ERO review in April 2023 found the school is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 and has attested compliance with all aspects. No international students were enrolled at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a secondary school in Upper Hutt serving students in Years 9 to 15. The Board's 2023 assurance review confirmed full attestation across all six compliance areas: Board Administration, Curriculum, Health and Safety, Personnel Management, Finance, and Assets. No composite score has been assigned.
Full source-linked profile →Fraser Crescent School
Fraser Crescent School is a contributing school in Upper Hutt with a roll of 304 students. The Board's December 2024 assurance review confirmed the school is meeting regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. No composite score data is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Plateau School
Plateau School's 2018 ERO review found most students achieved at and above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though Māori and boys showed lower achievement in reading and writing. The school has a reflective, collaborative culture with coherent systems for monitoring student learning and uses internal evaluation to inform decisions. The school achieved a composite score of 77.
Full source-linked profile →Pinehaven School
Pinehaven School (composite score 69) demonstrates collaborative leadership and a school culture of genuine care and respect for all ākonga, whānau and the environment. The school has established tracking systems and processes to deepen leaders' and teachers' knowledge of learners' wellbeing, progress and achievement. Te Ara Huarau review conducted 24 January 2024.
Full source-linked profile →Trentham School
Trentham School received a te ara huarau review in December 2023. The school has strong systems for teacher professional development and supportive leadership committed to continual improvement. It is implementing new literacy teaching strategies with ERO support and has a deliberate focus on increasing te reo me ōnā tikanga Māori across the school.
Full source-linked profile →Upper Hutt College
Upper Hutt College is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with curriculum and board administration requirements confirmed as met in the January 2023 ERO board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Heretaunga College
Heretaunga College's 2023 Board Assurance Review identified non-compliance in student distress and physical restraint policies, and inadequate absence recording and monitoring. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention. The board attested to meeting regulatory requirements in most areas as of May 2023.
Full source-linked profile →Totara Park School
Totara Park School received a regular ERO review in February 2019 with a composite score of 70. The review found that leaders and teachers have improved conditions to promote student achievement, with teachers gaining clearer understanding of student progress. The school has strengthened systems to identify at-risk students, increased community participation, and enhanced Te ao Māori within the curriculum.
Full source-linked profile →Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream Christian School is a composite private school located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, with 29 students. An ERO review in February 2024 found the school meets registration criteria and has suitable staffing and equipment for its size and curriculum. The school had an expired Building Warrant of Fitness at the time of review but was addressing this issue. The school achieved a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Upper Hutt schools
What schools are in Upper Hutt?
Upper Hutt has 22 schools on our records (13 primary, 2 intermediate, 6 secondary): Upper Hutt College, Heretaunga College, St Patrick's College (Silverstream), Silverstream Christian School, Trentham School, Titiro Whakamua, Birchville School, Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham), Fraser Crescent School, Maidstone Intermediate, Mangaroa School, Te Kura o Hau Karetu, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Upper Hutt?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hutt International Boys' School ranks highest among Upper Hutt schools (84/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Hutt address.
Decile or EQI — how are Upper 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).