Cannons Creek School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua East, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#164 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1385 of 1,559 nationally
About Cannons Creek School
Cannons Creek School is a state contributing located in Porirua East, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 137 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 164th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 40.9%; pacific students 76.6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Porirua East; Cannons Creek School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)521
- Roll size (10%)137
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Cannons Creek School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 137
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 40.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 76.6%
- 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 Cannons Creek School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cannons Creek School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 508 m away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 530 m away
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 549 m away
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students · 549 m away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 719 m away
Porirua College
Cannons Creek · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
573 students · 738 m away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 899 m away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.4 km away
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 1.6 km away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Lakeview School
Masterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cannons Creek School a good school?
Cannons Creek School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #164 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 Cannons Creek School rank in Wellington?
Cannons Creek School ranks #164 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1385 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cannons Creek School?
Cannons Creek School had 137 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Cannons Creek School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cannons Creek School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cannons Creek School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cannons Creek School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.