Silverstream Christian School vs St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 596 m 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 Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
737 students
| Measure | Silverstream Christian School Silverstream, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | โ | #15 of 46 |
| National rank | โ | #100 of 486 |
| Sector | Private | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 29 | 737 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | โ | 433 |
| Total roll | 29 | 737 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 85.3% | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68.6% | 55.6% |
| Mฤori students | 0% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 21% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Silverstream | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.silverstreamchristian.school.nz | www.stream.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll size (737 vs 29).
- โขSilverstream Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs 2.8%).
- โขSt Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (91% vs 85.3%).
- โขSt Patrick's College (Silverstream) is the larger school with 737 students compared with 29.
- โขSilverstream Christian School is a private school while St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขSilverstream Christian 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 Silverstream Christian 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 Silverstream Christian School and St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Silverstream and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
How do Silverstream Christian School and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) rank in Wellington?
Silverstream Christian School is unranked and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 among composite schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).