Schools in Silverstream
Upper Hutt · Wellington
There are 2 schools in and around Silverstream, Upper Hutt (Wellington) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Silverstream School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Silverstream ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing64Trajectory52ERO review69
More schools in Silverstream
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Silverstream Christian School Composite · 29 students
What the record says about Silverstream schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Silverstream Christian School
Silverstream Christian School is a composite private school located in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, with 29 students. An ERO review in February 2024 found the school meets registration criteria and has suitable staffing and equipment for its size and curriculum. The school had an expired Building Warrant of Fitness at the time of review but was addressing this issue. The school achieved a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Silverstream schools
What schools are in Silverstream?
Silverstream, Upper Hutt has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Silverstream Christian School, Silverstream School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Silverstream?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Silverstream School ranks highest among Silverstream schools (63/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Silverstream?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Silverstream does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Silverstream address.
Decile or EQI — how are Silverstream schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).