St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) vs St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga)
Heretaunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
293 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
| Measure | St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) Heretaunga, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 176 | #15 of 46 |
| National rank | #153 of 1,559 | #100 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 293 | 737 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 391 | 433 |
| Total roll | 293 | 737 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 55.6% |
| Māori students | 8.2% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 21% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Heretaunga | Upper Hutt |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stbrendans.school.nz/ | www.stream.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.7 vs 70.8).
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (391 vs 433).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll size (737 vs 293).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.8% vs 0.7%).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is the larger school with 737 students compared with 293.
- •St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) better than St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) ranks higher (79.7 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 St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) and St Patrick's College (Silverstream)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Heretaunga and Upper Hutt in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga): 391. St Patrick's College (Silverstream): 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) rank in Wellington?
St Brendan's School (Heretaunga) is 17th of 176 and St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).