17-781: Heretaunga may refer to: Places [ edit ] Heretaunga, Upper Hutt , a suburb in the Wellington region, New Zealand Heretaunga (New Zealand electorate) , a general electorate in Upper Hutt from 1954 to 1996 Heretaunga Plains , alluvial plain in the Hastings–Napier area Hastings, New Zealand , called Heretaunga in Māori A division of Ngāti Kahungunu in Hawke's Bay Other uses [ edit ] Heretaunga railway station , station on
34-533: A socio-economic decile of 8 (step P), meaning it draws its school community from areas of moderately-high socioeconomic status when compared to other New Zealand schools. The school was recategorised from decile 9 (step Q) in January 2015, as part of the nationwide review of deciles following the 2013 census. The college encourages former students to join the St. Patrick's College Old Boys Association (SPCOBA). The Association
51-765: A population density of 773 people per km . Heretaunga had a population of 2,496 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 297 people (13.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 273 people (12.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 930 households, comprising 1,248 males and 1,248 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. The median age was 41.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 474 people (19.0%) aged under 15 years, 426 (17.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,062 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 537 (21.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 81.1% European/ Pākehā , 12.5% Māori , 5.9% Pasifika , 10.2% Asian , and 2.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
68-526: Is a state-integrated Catholic boys' day and boarding secondary school located in Silverstream , Upper Hutt , New Zealand. It was established in 1931 when the original St Patrick's College, Wellington that had been established in 1885 was intended to be moved to a larger site more suited to a boarding school, but both colleges survived as independent institutions. St Patrick's College in Silverstream
85-449: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Heretaunga, Upper Hutt Heretaunga is a suburb of the city of Upper Hutt , located in the lower (southern) North Island of New Zealand. Heretaunga adjoins the suburb of Silverstream to its southwest and the two are commonly thought of associated with each other. To the northeast lies Trentham . The Heretaunga Railway Station on
102-533: The Hutt Valley Line serves the suburb. Heretaunga takes its name from one of the Māori names for the nearby Hutt River , originating from a Hawke's Bay district. Heretaunga as a Māori name combines here , meaning "to tie up", and Tauranga , literally meaning "to be at home" - the name originated with a mooring place for canoes. The settlement, one of the older suburbs in the Hutt Valley , dates from
119-632: The 1840s when European settlers sought country sections. A prime example of a "leafy" suburb, Heretaunga includes quiet tree-lined streets. It is characterised by large houses, often Edwardian or from the mid-20th century. The suburb has numerous green spaces, most evident around the site of the Royal Wellington Wellington Golf Club and Trentham Memorial Park . The Royal Wellington Golf Club has been based in Heretaunga since 20 November 1906 after acquiring 48.5 hectares of land from
136-749: The Barton family (descendants of Richard Barton ). The Mawaihakona Stream begins at a spring in Trentham Memorial Park and drains the western side of the Hutt Valley from Trentham to Heretaunga. The stream passes around Heretaunga Park and the perimeter of the playing fields of St Patrick's College, Silverstream . It flows into the Hutt River north of the Silverstream bridge. Heretaunga's statistical area covers 3.26 km (1.26 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 2,520 as of June 2024, with
153-631: The Hutt Valley Line Heretaunga Tamatea , a Māori iwi of New Zealand Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Heretaunga . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heretaunga&oldid=1163881944 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
170-490: The college. Both of St Patrick's Colleges also compete against each other in an annual event called “McEvedy” similar to the athletics of Old Boys but it is shared with two other schools, Wellington College and Rongotai College. Over the years of the College it has evolved from being primarily a boarding school into a largely day school with a small boarding facility. This demographic shift has resulted from several pressures including
187-459: The huge increase in the number of residents in the local area. In more recent years it has been necessary to cap the roll and introduce an enrolment scheme to ensure an equitable educational outcome for all local pupils. The College celebrated its 75th Jubilee in 2006. As a Catholic school St Patrick's College bases its educational philosophy on Christian teachings and on the Marist tradition under which
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#1732852296234204-495: The school Marist priests. At its foundation much of the original College was transferred from the Wellington site including many of the Marist teachers, much of the memorabilia and the College colours. The brother Colleges today share an Old Boys' Association in recognition of their common heritage. School sports teams have enjoyed success in Rugby union, cricket and athletics. Football, hockey and basketball are popular winter sports at
221-538: The school was founded. In 2012 the St Patrick's College, Silverstream Foundation was established. At the October 2011 Education Review Office (ERO) review, St Patrick's Silverstream had 712 students enrolled. Sixty-six percent of students identified as European (Pākehā), 14 percent identified as Māori , ten percent as Pasifika five percent as Asian , and five percent as another ethnicity. St Patrick's Silverstream has
238-687: The suburb title or 'Stream', is on seven hectares of grounds between the Hutt River and Silverstream Railway Station close to the suburbs of Silverstream and Heretaunga . As a state-integrated school , St Patrick's College is funded by the Society of Mary, Catholic Schools Board Limited and the New Zealand Government . In the 1980s, St Patrick's record was marred by a member of staff being involved in incidents of sexual abuse involving students. Reports of this sexual abuse were allegedly suppressed by
255-491: Was $ 34,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 480 people (23.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 966 (47.8%) people were employed full-time, 267 (13.2%) were part-time, and 75 (3.7%) were unemployed. St Brendan's School is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 276 as of August 2024. St Patrick%27s College, Silverstream St Patrick's College
272-467: Was 23.7, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 37.6% had no religion, 51.1% were Christian , 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs , 2.2% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 525 (26.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 327 (16.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
289-526: Was established by the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) in 1931 when the original St Patrick's College, Wellington (established 1885) was intended to be moved to a larger site more suited to a boarding school. Both colleges survived. Today, they share not only a common history, motto and spirit but also a good natured rivalry and competition in many endeavours. Silverstreamers refer to the mother school as 'Town'. The Silverstream College, often referred to simply by
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