Mana College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takapuwahia, Wellington 5240 · Porirua City
#41 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#355 of 486 nationally
About Mana College
Mana College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Takapuwahia, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 507 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 41st of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (13th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 58.4%; pacific students 36.7%; international students 0%.
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%)509
- Roll size (10%)507
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)6.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.2%
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 Mana College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 509
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 507
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 6.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 58.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 36.7%
- 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 Mana College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mana College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mana College has changed over time.
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Schools near Mana College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua · State special school
154 students · 124 m away
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 408 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 · 1.5 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 · 1.9 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 1.9 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 2.0 km away
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students · 2.0 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 students
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mana College a good school?
Mana College has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 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 Mana College rank in Wellington?
Mana College ranks #41 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #355 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mana College?
Mana College had 507 students in 2026, a change of +7% over five years.
Is Mana College a primary school or a secondary school?
Mana College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mana College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mana College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.