Silverstream School vs St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 224 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silverstream School
Silverstream · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
| Measure | Silverstream School Silverstream, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 87 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 176 | #15 of 46 |
| National rank | #46 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 | 500 | 737 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | 433 |
| Total roll | 500 | 737 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.6% |
| Māori students | 18.2% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 21% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Silverstream | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.silverstream.school.nz | www.stream.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Silverstream School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (86.7 vs 70.8).
- •Silverstream School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 433).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll size (737 vs 500).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs 1.5%).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is the larger school with 737 students compared with 500.
- •Silverstream School is a state school while St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Silverstream 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 School better than St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverstream School ranks higher (86.7 vs 70.8 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 Silverstream School and St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
About 224 m in a straight line, between Silverstream and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Silverstream School: 393. St Patrick's College (Silverstream): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Silverstream School and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) rank in Wellington?
Silverstream School is 3rd of 176 and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).