New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa vs St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 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
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt Β· State integrated secondary (year 9-15) Β· Years 9β13
737 students
| Measure | New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa Trentham, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | β | #15 of 46 |
| National rank | β | #100 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9β13 | Years 9β13 |
| Students | β | 737 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 433 |
| Total roll | β | 737 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | β | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 55.6% |
| MΔori students | β | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | β | 21% |
| International students | β | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Trentham | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | nzpaa.school.nz/ | www.stream.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Patrick's College (Silverstream) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 62.6).
- β’St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 459).
- β’New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is a charter school while St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- β’New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is co-educational and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) 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 New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa better than St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's College (Silverstream) ranks higher (70.8 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 St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Trentham and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa: 459. St Patrick's College (Silverstream): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) rank in Wellington?
New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa is unranked and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).