Pinehaven School vs Silverstream School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinehaven School
Pinehaven · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
| Measure | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington | Silverstream School Silverstream, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #74 of 176 | #3 of 176 |
| National rank | #392 of 1,559 | #46 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 198 | 500 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 393 |
| Total roll | 198 | 500 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pinehaven | Silverstream |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pinehaven.school.nz | www.silverstream.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Silverstream School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 70.3).
- •Silverstream School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 398).
- •Silverstream School does better on roll size (500 vs 198).
- •Silverstream School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -24.6%).
- •Silverstream School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 198.
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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverstream School ranks higher (86.7 vs 70.3 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 Pinehaven School and Silverstream School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pinehaven and Silverstream in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pinehaven School: 398. Silverstream School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pinehaven School and Silverstream School rank in Wellington?
Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 and Silverstream School is 3rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).