Adventure School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitby, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#43 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#250 of 1,559 nationally
About Adventure School
Adventure School is a state full primary located in Whitby, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 464 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.7%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Whitby; Adventure School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)389
- Roll size (10%)464
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Adventure School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 389
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 464
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Adventure School has changed over time.
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Schools near Adventure School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 656 m away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 688 m away
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 752 m away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students · 995 m away
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 1.1 km away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 1.2 km away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.5 km away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 1.6 km away
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 1.6 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
Waterloo School
Waterloo · State contributing · Years 1–6
522 students
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students
Berhampore School
Berhampore · State contributing · Years 1–6
273 students
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Adventure School a good school?
Adventure School has a Success Index (NZ) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 of 176 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Adventure School rank in Wellington?
Adventure School ranks #43 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #250 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Adventure School?
Adventure School had 464 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Adventure School a primary school or a secondary school?
Adventure School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Adventure School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Adventure School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.