Schools in Porirua, Wellington (2026)
5 schools · 2,010 students · 3 state, 2 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 505.
Ranked schools in Porirua
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). 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
- 250Wellington S D A SchoolPorirua · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 453 · 107 students
- 342Bishop Viard CollegePorirua · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 505 · 391 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 | Wellington S D A School Porirua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 49.7 Top 50% | 453 | 107 |
| 3 | Bishop Viard College Porirua · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 41.7 Lower 50% | 505 | 391 |
Other schools in Porirua
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Porirua?
Aotea College is the highest-ranked school in Porirua with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Porirua?
Porirua has 5 schools (1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 full primary, 1 secondary (year 7-15), 1 special school, 1 activity centre) educating 2,010 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Porirua?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Porirua is 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.