Kilbirnie School vs St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 609 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilbirnie School
Hataitai · State contributing · Years 1–6
213 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
| Measure | Kilbirnie School Hataitai, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 83 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 176 | #18 of 46 |
| National rank | #77 of 1,559 | #108 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 213 | 722 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 377 | 417 |
| Total roll | 213 | 722 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.6% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72.4% |
| Māori students | 8% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Hataitai | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kilbirnie.school.nz | www.stpats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kilbirnie School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.2 vs 69.5).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (377 vs 417).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (722 vs 213).
- •Kilbirnie School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.6% vs -1%).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 722 students compared with 213.
- •Kilbirnie School is a state school while St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Kilbirnie School 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 Kilbirnie School better than St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kilbirnie School ranks higher (83.2 vs 69.5 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 Kilbirnie School and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Hataitai and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kilbirnie School: 377. St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kilbirnie School and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
Kilbirnie School is 7th of 176 and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is 18th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).