St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) vs St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 552 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
722 students
| Measure | St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington | St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #8 of 46 | #18 of 46 |
| National rank | #73 of 486 | #108 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 206 | 722 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 417 |
| Total roll | 206 | 722 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.9% | -1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | 91% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | 72.4% |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 15.5% |
| Pacific students | 24.8% | 30.5% |
| International students | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stcatherinescollege.school.nz | www.stpats.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.2 vs 69.5).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 435).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (722 vs 206).
- •St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.9% vs -1%).
- •St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (100% vs 91%).
- •St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 722 students compared with 206.
- •St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is girls and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) 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 Catherines College (Kilbirnie) better than St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) ranks higher (75.2 vs 69.5 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 Catherines College (Kilbirnie) and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie): 435. St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie): 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) and St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is 8th 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).