Discovery School vs Silverstream School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
| Measure | Discovery School Whitby, Wellington | Silverstream School Silverstream, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #47 of 176 | #3 of 176 |
| National rank | #270 of 1,559 | #46 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 471 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 393 |
| Total roll | 471 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Silverstream |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.discovery.school.nz | www.silverstream.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Silverstream School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 75.3).
- •Silverstream School does better on roll size (500 vs 471).
- •Silverstream School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -7.7%).
- •Silverstream School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 471.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery School better than Silverstream School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverstream School ranks higher (86.7 vs 75.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery School and Silverstream School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Silverstream in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Discovery School: 393. Silverstream School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Discovery School and Silverstream School rank in Wellington?
Discovery School is 47th of 176 and Silverstream School is 3rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).