St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241 · Wellington City
#18 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#108 of 486 nationally
About St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated secondary (year 9-15) located in Kilbirnie, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13 and is a boys' school. In 2026 it enrolled 722 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 18th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.5%; pacific students 30.5%; international students 1.5%.
There are 5 schools in Kilbirnie; St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)417
- Roll size (10%)722
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)91%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)72.4%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 417
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 722
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 91%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 72.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 15.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 193 m away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students · 399 m away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 552 m away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 609 m away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 973 m away
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 1.2 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.2 km away
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.4 km away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.4 km away
Wellington East Girls' College
Mount Victoria · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
996 students · 1.6 km away
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State integrated secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Wellington Hills Christian College
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St Mary's College (Wellington)
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556 students
St Matthew's Collegiate (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
274 students
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
Ponatahi Christian School
Carterton · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) a good school?
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 46 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) ranks #18 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #108 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) had 722 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.