Pinehaven School vs Silverstream Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
198 students
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
29 students
| Measure | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington | Silverstream Christian School Silverstream, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #74 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #392 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 198 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | โ |
| Total roll | 198 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | 3.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 85.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 68.6% |
| Mฤori students | 10.1% | 0% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pinehaven | Silverstream |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pinehaven.school.nz | www.silverstreamchristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPinehaven School does better on roll size (198 vs 29).
- โขSilverstream Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -24.6%).
- โขPinehaven School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 29.
- โขPinehaven School is a state school while Silverstream Christian School is a private 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 Pinehaven 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 Pinehaven School and Silverstream Christian School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pinehaven and Silverstream in Wellington.
How do Pinehaven School and Silverstream Christian School rank in Wellington?
Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 and Silverstream Christian School is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).