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Heretaunga College

A state secondary (year 9-15) (years 9–13) in Trentham, Upper Hutt, with 865 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 9–13
On the roll865at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic471moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edLarge urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Heretaunga College, Ministry school number 251 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

865students

Heretaunga College had 865 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 65175%
Māori 24228%
Asian 9511%
Pacific 647%
MELAA 253%
Other 71%

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 865 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

471EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 471

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Heretaunga College operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Year levelsYears 9–13
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number251
Address20 Ward Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Territorial authorityUpper Hutt City
RegionWellington
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1954-01-26

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Titiro Whakamua Teen Parent Unit 0.3 km
Maidstone Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 558 0.8 km
Upper Hutt School ContributingYears 1–6 440 0.9 km
Trentham School ContributingYears 1–6 364 0.9 km
Fraser Crescent School ContributingYears 1–6 291 1.0 km
Upper Hutt College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,130 1.3 km
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) Full PrimaryYears 1–8 552 1.3 km
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham) IntermediateYears 7–8 331 1.5 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Heretaunga College cover?

Heretaunga College is a secondary (year 9-15), which covers years 9–13.

How many students attend Heretaunga College?

865 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Heretaunga College have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Heretaunga College operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Heretaunga College a state school?

Heretaunga College is a state school.

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