Evans Bay Intermediate vs St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 193 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
| Measure | Evans Bay Intermediate Kilbirnie, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #75 of 176 | #18 of 46 |
| National rank | #396 of 1,559 | #108 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 333 | 722 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 417 |
| Total roll | 333 | 722 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.7% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72.4% |
| Māori students | 15.3% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.ebis.school.nz | www.stpats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.1 vs 69.5).
- •Evans Bay Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 417).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (722 vs 333).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -19.7%).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 722 students compared with 333.
- •Evans Bay Intermediate is a state school while St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Evans Bay Intermediate is co-educational and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is boys.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Evans Bay Intermediate better than St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Evans Bay Intermediate and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Evans Bay Intermediate: 403. St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Evans Bay Intermediate and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
Evans Bay Intermediate is 75th of 176 and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is 18th of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).