Best secondary schools in Porirua City (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools in Porirua City, Wellington. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 169Aotea CollegePorirua · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 441 · 1,358 students
- 242Bishop Viard CollegePorirua · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 505 · 391 students
- 340Te Kura Māori o PoriruaWaitangirua · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 506 · 324 students
- 433Mana CollegeTakapuwahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 509 · 507 students
- 528Porirua CollegeCannons Creek · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 529 · 573 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aotea College Porirua · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 68.7 Top 25% | 441 | 1,358 |
| 2 | Bishop Viard College Porirua · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 41.7 Lower 50% | 505 | 391 |
| 3 | Te Kura Māori o Porirua Waitangirua · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 39.9 Lower 50% | 506 | 324 |
| 4 | Mana College Takapuwahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 33.3 Lower 50% | 509 | 507 |
| 5 | Porirua College Cannons Creek · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 28.4 Lower 50% | 529 | 573 |
Aotea College in Porirua leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Porirua City with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.7. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Wellington secondary schools rankings, every school on the Porirua City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Porirua City?
Aotea College in Porirua, Wellington ranks first among secondary schools in Porirua City with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.7 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 441).
How are secondary schools in Porirua City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.