Pinehaven School vs St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 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
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
| Measure | Pinehaven School Pinehaven, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 176 | #15 of 46 |
| National rank | #392 of 1,559 | #100 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 198 | 737 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 433 |
| Total roll | 198 | 737 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.6% |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 21% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Pinehaven | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.pinehaven.school.nz | www.stream.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.3 vs 70.8).
- •Pinehaven School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 433).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll size (737 vs 198).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs -24.6%).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is the larger school with 737 students compared with 198.
- •Pinehaven School is a state school while St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Pinehaven School 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 Pinehaven School better than St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
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 St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pinehaven and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pinehaven School: 398. St Patrick's College (Silverstream): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pinehaven School and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) rank in Wellington?
Pinehaven School is 74th of 176 and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).