Schools in Waiwhetu
Lower Hutt · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt (Wellington) — 1 primary. Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) 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 Waiwhetu 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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What the record says about Waiwhetu schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) is a full primary school serving 282 students in Lower Hutt. The October 2023 ERO review found that while most learners achieve at or above expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, some groups need acceleration in literacy. The school's strengths include strongly embedded virtues guiding relationships and behaviour, reflective learning across the school community, and culturally responsive literacy practices.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waiwhetu schools
What schools are in Waiwhetu?
Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waiwhetu?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu) ranks highest among Waiwhetu schools (79/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Waiwhetu?
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 Waiwhetu 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 Waiwhetu address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waiwhetu 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).