Silverstream Christian School vs St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
29 students
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
293 students
| Measure | Silverstream Christian School Silverstream, Wellington | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| Region rank | โ | #17 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #153 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 29 | 293 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 391 |
| Total roll | 29 | 293 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 0% | 8.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Silverstream | Heretaunga |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.silverstreamchristian.school.nz | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on roll size (293 vs 29).
- โขSilverstream Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs 0.7%).
- โขSt Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is the larger school with 293 students compared with 29.
- โขSilverstream Christian School is a private school while St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) 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 Silverstream Christian School better than St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
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 Silverstream Christian School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Silverstream and Heretaunga in Wellington.
How do Silverstream Christian School and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) rank in Wellington?
Silverstream Christian School is unranked and St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).