Rongotai College vs St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 973 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
| Measure | Rongotai College Kilbirnie, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #24 of 46 | #18 of 46 |
| National rank | #129 of 486 | #108 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 701 | 722 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 417 |
| Total roll | 701 | 722 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 88.1% | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 75.4% | 72.4% |
| Māori students | 19.1% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 17% | 30.5% |
| International students | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.rongotai.school.nz | www.stpats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.5 vs 66.2).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 428).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (722 vs 701).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (91% vs 88.1%).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 722 students compared with 701.
- •Rongotai College is a state school while St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is a state integrated 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 Rongotai College better than St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) ranks higher (69.5 vs 66.2 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 Rongotai College and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rongotai College: 428. St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rongotai College and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
Rongotai College is 24th of 46 and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is 18th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).