Schools in Kilbirnie, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 2,088 students · 3 state integrated, 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 428.
Kilbirnie, in Wellington, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,088 students. By level there are 3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 full primary; by sector 3 state integrated, 2 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Kilbirnie's schools is 428, below the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) (75.2, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), followed by Evans Bay Intermediate (70.1, top 25% of intermediate schools nationally), and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) (69.5, top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) (722 students), Rongotai College (701 students), Evans Bay Intermediate (333 students). 3 schools are single-sex.
Ranked schools in Kilbirnie
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 175St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)Kilbirnie · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 435 · 206 students
- 270Evans Bay IntermediateKilbirnie · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 333 students
- 370St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)Kilbirnie · State integrated Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 417 · 722 students
- 466Rongotai CollegeKilbirnie · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 428 · 701 students
- 561St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)Kilbirnie · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 433 · 126 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 75.2 Top 25% | 435 | 206 |
| 2 | Evans Bay Intermediate Kilbirnie · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 70.1 Top 25% | 403 | 333 |
| 3 | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State integrated | 69.5 Top 25% | 417 | 722 |
| 4 | Rongotai College Kilbirnie · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.2 Top 50% | 428 | 701 |
| 5 | St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 60.7 Top 50% | 433 | 126 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Kilbirnie side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kilbirnie?
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is the highest-ranked school in Kilbirnie with a Success Index (NZ) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kilbirnie?
Kilbirnie has 5 schools (3 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate, 1 full primary) educating 2,088 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kilbirnie?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kilbirnie is 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.