Schools in Cannons Creek, Wellington (2026)
4 schools · 1,013 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 523.
Cannons Creek, in Wellington, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,013 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Cannons Creek's schools is 523, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Holy Family School (Porirua) (33.3, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Porirua College (28.4, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Russell School (Porirua East) (25.0, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Porirua College (573 students), Brandon Intermediate (166 students), Holy Family School (Porirua) (162 students).
Ranked schools in Cannons Creek
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 133Holy Family School (Porirua)Cannons Creek · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 487 · 162 students
- 228Porirua CollegeCannons Creek · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 529 · 573 students
- 325Russell School (Porirua East)Cannons Creek · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 509 · 112 students
- 422Brandon IntermediateCannons Creek · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 523 · 166 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 33.3 Lower 50% | 487 | 162 |
| 2 | Porirua College Cannons Creek · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 28.4 Lower 50% | 529 | 573 |
| 3 | Russell School (Porirua East) Cannons Creek · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 25.0 Lower 50% | 509 | 112 |
| 4 | Brandon Intermediate Cannons Creek · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 22.4 Lower 50% | 523 | 166 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cannons Creek?
Holy Family School (Porirua) is the highest-ranked school in Cannons Creek with a Success Index (NZ) of 33.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Cannons Creek?
Cannons Creek has 4 schools (2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate) educating 1,013 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Cannons Creek?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Cannons Creek is 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.