Schools in Porirua East, Wellington (2026)
6 schools · 862 students · 6 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 521.
Porirua East, in Wellington, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 862 students. By level there are 4 contributing, 2 full primary; by sector 6 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Porirua East's schools is 521, above the Wellington median of 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Porirua East School (34.5, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Maraeroa School (27.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Glenview School (Porirua East) (27.6, 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 Windley School (185 students), Porirua East School (152 students), Maraeroa School (151 students).
Ranked schools in Porirua East
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 135Porirua East SchoolPorirua East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 500 · 152 students
- 228Maraeroa SchoolPorirua East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 151 students
- 328Glenview School (Porirua East)Porirua East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 511 · 95 students
- 428Cannons Creek SchoolPorirua East · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 521 · 137 students
- 522Corinna SchoolPorirua East · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 522 · 142 students
- 621Windley SchoolPorirua East · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 185 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porirua East School Porirua East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.5 Lower 50% | 500 | 152 |
| 2 | Maraeroa School Porirua East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.7 Lower 50% | 515 | 151 |
| 3 | Glenview School (Porirua East) Porirua East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.6 Lower 50% | 511 | 95 |
| 4 | Cannons Creek School Porirua East · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.5 Lower 50% | 521 | 137 |
| 5 | Corinna School Porirua East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.3 Lower 50% | 522 | 142 |
| 6 | Windley School Porirua East · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 20.9 Lower 50% | 529 | 185 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Porirua East?
Porirua East School is the highest-ranked school in Porirua East with a Success Index (NZ) of 34.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Porirua East?
Porirua East has 6 schools (4 contributing, 2 full primary) educating 862 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Porirua East?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Porirua East is 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.