Aotea College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua, Wellington 5240 · Porirua City
#20 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#110 of 486 nationally
About Aotea College
Aotea College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Porirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,358 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 20th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (56th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.3%; pacific students 19.7%; international students 1.9%.
There are 5 schools in Porirua; Aotea College ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)441
- Roll size (10%)1,358
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)25.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)65.1%
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 Aotea College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,358
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 25.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 65.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 22.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Aotea College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Aotea College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Aotea College has changed over time.
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Schools near Aotea College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
168 students · 1.6 km away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 1.7 km away
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.7 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.7 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.7 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.7 km away
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 1.8 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 1.8 km away
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
144 students · 1.8 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Aotea College a good school?
Aotea College has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 46 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 Aotea College rank in Wellington?
Aotea College ranks #20 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #110 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Aotea College?
Aotea College had 1,358 students in 2026, a change of +26% over five years.
Is Aotea College a primary school or a secondary school?
Aotea College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Aotea College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Aotea College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.