Hutt International Boys' School vs Silverstream Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutt International Boys' School
Trentham ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
652 students
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
29 students
| Measure | Hutt International Boys' School Trentham, Wellington | Silverstream Christian School Silverstream, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 90 Top 5% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 46 | โ |
| National rank | #4 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 652 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 366 | โ |
| Total roll | 652 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 98.9% | 85.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 96.7% | 68.6% |
| Mฤori students | 14% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Silverstream |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.hibs.school.nz | www.silverstreamchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHutt International Boys' School does better on roll size (652 vs 29).
- โขSilverstream Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs 1.1%).
- โขHutt International Boys' School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (98.9% vs 85.3%).
- โขHutt International Boys' School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 29.
- โขHutt International Boys' School is a state integrated school while Silverstream Christian School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHutt International Boys' School is boys and Silverstream Christian School is co-educational.
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 Hutt International Boys' School better than Silverstream Christian School?
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 Hutt International Boys' School and Silverstream Christian School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Silverstream in Wellington.
How do Hutt International Boys' School and Silverstream Christian School rank in Wellington?
Hutt International Boys' School is 1st of 46 and Silverstream Christian School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).