St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 · Wellington City
#99 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#613 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated full primary located in Kilbirnie, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 126 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 99th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.8%; pacific students 12.7%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Kilbirnie; St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)433
- Roll size (10%)126
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)42.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 School (Kilbirnie) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 126
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 42.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students · 182 m away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students · 303 m away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students · 399 m away
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students · 738 m away
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 828 m away
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students · 954 m away
South Wellington Intermediate
Newtown · State intermediate · Years 7–8
340 students · 1.2 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students · 1.2 km away
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 1.4 km away
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Mary's School (Carterton)
Carterton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
St Annes School (Newtown)
Newtown · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
221 students
Our Lady of the Rosary School (Waiwhetu)
Waiwhetu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
274 students
St Patrick's School (Masterton)
Masterton · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
214 students
St Claudine Thevenet School
Wainuiomata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
198 students
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Miramar · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) a good school?
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #99 of 176 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 School (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) ranks #99 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #613 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)?
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) had 126 students in 2026, a change of +42% over five years.
Is St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.