St Patrick’s College is a state integrated Roman Catholic secondary school for boys in Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 1885 by Archbishop Francis Redwood, it is the oldest surviving Catholic boys’ college in the country and operates within the traditions of the Society of Mary. Originally located on Cambridge Terrace, the school moved to its current site in Kilbirnie in 1979.
The college has a long association with St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, which separated from the original school in 1931 to accommodate increasing enrolments. Both schools share an Old Boys’ Association and maintain an active sporting rivalry. St Patrick’s College participates in regional academic and cultural programmes and is known for its rugby history, the McEvedy Shield athletics competition and longstanding exchanges with other Wellington schools.
The school roll is drawn from across the Wellington region and reflects its Catholic character requirements under New Zealand’s integrated school system. Alumni include figures in public life, religion, the arts, science and sport, including several All Blacks and prominent contributors to New Zealand civic and cultural life.