St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) vs St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 182 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie ยท State integrated secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
206 students
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
126 students
| Measure | St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington | St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) Kilbirnie, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 46 | #99 of 176 |
| National rank | #73 of 486 | #613 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 206 | 126 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 433 |
| Total roll | 206 | 126 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.9% | 42.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 100% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 91.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.7% | 4.8% |
| Pacific students | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| International students | 4.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kilbirnie | Kilbirnie |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stcatherinescollege.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขSt Catherines College (Kilbirnie) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.2 vs 60.7).
- โขSt Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 435).
- โขSt Catherines College (Kilbirnie) does better on roll size (206 vs 126).
- โขSt Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) does better on roll growth (5 years) (42.2% vs 8.9%).
- โขSt Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is the larger school with 206 students compared with 126.
- โขSt Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is girls and St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) is co-educational.
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 School (Kilbirnie)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) ranks higher (75.2 vs 60.7 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 School (Kilbirnie)?
About 182 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 School (Kilbirnie): 433. 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 School (Kilbirnie) rank in Wellington?
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) is 8th of 46 and St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie) is 99th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).