Overview
Hutt Valley High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Lower Hutt, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 2,028 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 421 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityLower Hutt City
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode5040
MoE School ID261
Student Demographics
Total Roll2,028
European/Pakeha66%
Maori15%
Pacific6.6%
Asian27.5%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI421
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)