St Patrick's College (Silverstream) vs Upper Hutt College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
Upper Hutt College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,125 students
| Measure | St Patrick's College (Silverstream) Upper Hutt, Wellington | Upper Hutt College Trentham, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 46 | #30 of 46 |
| National rank | #100 of 486 | #225 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 737 | 1,125 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 466 |
| Total roll | 737 | 1,125 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 91% | 73.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 55.6% | 48.9% |
| Māori students | 23.9% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Trentham |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.stream.school.nz | www.upperhutt.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 51.4).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 466).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on roll size (1,125 vs 737).
- •Upper Hutt College does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.5% vs 2.8%).
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (91% vs 73.8%).
- •Upper Hutt College is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 737.
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is a state integrated school while Upper Hutt College is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is boys and Upper Hutt College 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 Patrick's College (Silverstream) better than Upper Hutt College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's College (Silverstream) ranks higher (70.8 vs 51.4 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 Patrick's College (Silverstream) and Upper Hutt College?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Trentham in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's College (Silverstream): 433. Upper Hutt College: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's College (Silverstream) and Upper Hutt College rank in Wellington?
St Patrick's College (Silverstream) is 15th of 46 and Upper Hutt College is 30th of 46 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).