Bishop Viard College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua, Wellington 5240 · Porirua City
#34 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington
#286 of 486 nationally
About Bishop Viard College
Bishop Viard College is a state integrated secondary (year 7-15) located in Porirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 391 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 34th of 46 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.5%; pacific students 75.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Porirua; Bishop Viard College ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)391
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)56.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)75.9%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)66.7%
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 Bishop Viard College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 391
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 56.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 75.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 66.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 75.4%
- 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 Bishop Viard College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Bishop Viard College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Bishop Viard College has changed over time.
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Schools near Bishop Viard College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 388 m away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 832 m away
Wellington S D A School
Porirua · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
107 students · 1.1 km away
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 1.2 km away
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students · 1.5 km away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua · State special school
154 students · 1.7 km away
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 1.7 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.7 km away
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students · 2.1 km away
Linden School
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
116 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Chanel College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
337 students
St Bernard's College
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
676 students
Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
828 students
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Kilbirnie · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
206 students
St Patrick's College (Silverstream)
Upper Hutt · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
737 students
Solway College
Masterton · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Viard College a good school?
Bishop Viard College has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #34 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 Bishop Viard College rank in Wellington?
Bishop Viard College ranks #34 of 46 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington and #286 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bishop Viard College?
Bishop Viard College had 391 students in 2026, a change of +57% over five years.
Is Bishop Viard College a primary school or a secondary school?
Bishop Viard College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Bishop Viard College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bishop Viard College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.