 The Silverstream College, quite often referred to simply by 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.