Secondary Schools by University Entrance in Porirua City (2026)
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Listed with official data; 5 schools in Porirua City, Wellington. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 1–Whitby CollegiateWhitby · Private Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 88.9%
- 242Bishop Viard CollegePorirua · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)UE: 66.7%
- 369Aotea CollegePorirua · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 65.1%
- 433Mana CollegeTakapuwahia · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 43.2%
- 528Porirua CollegeCannons Creek · State Secondary (Year 9-15)UE: 42.9%
| # | School | Sector | UE | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitby Collegiate Whitby · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | Private | 88.9% | – Not rated | – | 350 |
| 2 | Bishop Viard College Porirua · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 66.7% | 41.7 Lower 50% | 505 | 391 |
| 3 | Aotea College Porirua · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 65.1% | 68.7 Top 25% | 441 | 1,358 |
| 4 | Mana College Takapuwahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 43.2% | 33.3 Lower 50% | 509 | 507 |
| 5 | Porirua College Cannons Creek · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.9% | 28.4 Lower 50% | 529 | 573 |
Whitby Collegiate in Whitby leads the 2026 list of secondary schools by university entrance in Porirua City with UE 88.9%. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are state, 1 are private, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Wellington secondary schools by university entrance 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 ue results school in Porirua City?
Whitby Collegiate in Whitby, Wellington ranks first among secondary schools by university entrance in Porirua City with UE 88.9%.
How are secondary schools by university entrance in Porirua City ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by the percentage of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award (Ministry of Education). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.