Hutt Valley High School
Secondary school in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Welcome to Hutt Valley High School
Hutt Valley High School is a coeducational secondary school in Lower Hutt, just 20 minutes from Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. With approximately 1,900 students, we are the largest secondary school in the Wellington region. Each year, we welcome around 100 international students from more than 15 countries into our diverse community.
Founded in 1926, our school provides high-quality education in a positive, inclusive and supportive environment. Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do and is valued alongside academic, cultural and sporting achievement. Our values guide daily school life: we are kind, we are welcoming, we persevere and we achieve.
International students can choose from a wide range of subjects while working towards New Zealand’s internationally recognised National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Outside the classroom, students can experience New Zealand school life through rugby, football, netball, basketball, cricket, volleyball, kapa haka, music and drama. These activities help students make friends, build confidence, discover new interests and become part of our school community.
Although Hutt Valley High School is large, there is a place for everyone. International Director Jodie Murden and her dedicated team get to know each student’s interests, goals and academic priorities. They provide personalised pastoral and academic support, helping students settle into life in New Zealand and make the most of their time here.
Our international students receive an authentic New Zealand education while building friendships and memories that can last a lifetime.
About Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt is a riverside city in the Wellington Region, with established suburbs, schools and sports clubs. It offers coastal and bush tracks, access to Wellington’s jobs and culture, and family-friendly neighbourhoods.
Wellington Region
The Wellington Region occupies the southern tip of the North Island and hosts New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, as well as surrounding coastal and rural areas. It offers a unique blend of political, cultural and natural significance: a harbour city, creative industries, hills, coastlines and a rich arts scene. Schools based in the Wellington Region can highlight not only academic promise but access to national institutions, culture and diverse living environments — ideal for international students who want city life with nature nearby.
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