Porirua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Elsdon, Wellington 5022 · Porirua City
#154 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#1307 of 1,559 nationally
About Porirua School
Porirua School is a state contributing located in Elsdon, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 141 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 154th 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) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 63.1%; pacific students 46.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)509
- Roll size (10%)141
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)15.9%
- 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 Porirua School 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
- 141
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 15.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 63.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 46.8%
- 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 School has changed over time.
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Schools near Porirua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students · 408 m away
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua · State special school
154 students · 529 m away
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students · 1.2 km away
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
144 students · 1.4 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 1.6 km away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.6 km away
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 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 · 2.0 km away
Titahi Bay School
Titahi Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
376 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students
Rata Street School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
326 students
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
Mauriceville School
Mauriceville · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Porirua School a good school?
Porirua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #154 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 Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Porirua School ranks #154 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #1307 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Porirua School?
Porirua School had 141 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Porirua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Porirua School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Porirua School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Porirua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.