Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua, Wellington 5240 · Porirua City
About Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is a state special school located in Porirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. In 2026 it enrolled 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does not receive a Success Index (NZ) because the required data (Equity Index (EQI)) is not published for it, or because its school type is not scored.
Other published figures: māori students 33.8%; pacific students 39%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Porirua.
Published measures
All figures published for Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 510
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 55.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 39%
- 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 Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre has changed over time.
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Schools near Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students · 124 m away
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 529 m away
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
144 students · 1.2 km away
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students · 1.7 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
168 students · 1.8 km away
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
16 students · 1.8 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 1.9 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 2.0 km away
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students · 2.1 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre a good school?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is not scored because the data required for the Success Index (NZ) is not published for it. Use the profile's published facts and visit the school.
Where does Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre had 154 students in 2026, a change of +56% over five years.
Is Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre a primary school or a secondary school?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is classified as a special school. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.