Lyall Bay School vs St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyall Bay School
Lyall Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
| Measure | Lyall Bay School Lyall Bay, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #76 of 176 | #18 of 46 |
| National rank | #403 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 | 294 | 722 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 402 | 417 |
| Total roll | 294 | 722 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.3% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 72.4% |
| Māori students | 21.8% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Lyall Bay | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.lyallbay.school.nz | www.stpats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (69.8 vs 69.5).
- •Lyall Bay School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 417).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (722 vs 294).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1% vs -19.3%).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 722 students compared with 294.
- •Lyall Bay School is a state school while St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lyall Bay 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 Lyall Bay School 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 Lyall Bay School and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lyall Bay and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lyall Bay School: 402. St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lyall Bay School and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
Lyall Bay School is 76th of 176 and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is 18th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).