New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa vs Silverstream School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa
Trentham Β· Charter secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
Silverstream School
Silverstream Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
500 students
| Measure | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington | Silverstream School Silverstream, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | β | #3 of 176 |
| National rank | β | #46 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9β13 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | β | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 393 |
| Total roll | β | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | β | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | β | 10.8% |
| International students | β | 0% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Silverstream |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | nzpaa.school.nz/ | www.silverstream.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Silverstream School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 62.6).
- β’Silverstream School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 459).
- β’New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is a charter school while Silverstream School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa better than Silverstream School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverstream School ranks higher (86.7 vs 62.6 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and Silverstream School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Silverstream in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. Silverstream School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and Silverstream School rank in Wellington?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked and Silverstream School is 3rd of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).