Porirua College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cannons Creek, Wellington 5240 · Porirua City
#43 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#386 of 486 nationally
About Porirua College
Porirua College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Cannons Creek, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 573 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 28.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 43rd of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.9%; pacific students 72.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Cannons Creek; Porirua College ranks 2nd of 4 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%)529
- Roll size (10%)573
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)70%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)42.9%
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 Porirua College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 529
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 573
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 70%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 42.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 33.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 72.1%
- 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 Porirua College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Porirua College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Porirua College has changed over time.
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Schools near Porirua College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students · 197 m away
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 370 m away
Cannons Creek School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students · 738 m away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 793 m away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 899 m away
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 1.1 km away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 1.2 km away
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 1.3 km away
Windley School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 1.3 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Wairarapa
Masterton · State composite · Years 1–13
171 students
Mākoura College
Masterton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
356 students
Taita College
Taita · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
331 students
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
Wainuiomata High School
Wainuiomata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
685 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Porirua College a good school?
Porirua College has a Success Index (NZ) of 28.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #43 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 Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Porirua College ranks #43 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #386 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Porirua College?
Porirua College had 573 students in 2026, a change of +15% over five years.
Is Porirua College a primary school or a secondary school?
Porirua College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Porirua College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Porirua College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.