Tairangi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitangirua, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#169 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1435 of 1,559 nationally
About Tairangi School
Tairangi School is a state full primary located in Waitangirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 151 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 169th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.8%; pacific students 70.2%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Waitangirua; Tairangi School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)512
- Roll size (10%)151
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- 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 Tairangi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 512
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 151
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 33.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 70.2%
- 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 Tairangi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tairangi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 68 m away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students · 247 m away
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students · 752 m away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 948 m away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 992 m away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 1.0 km away
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 1.3 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 1.3 km away
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 1.5 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students
Avalon Intermediate
Avalon · State intermediate · Years 7–8
174 students
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tairangi School a good school?
Tairangi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #169 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 Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Tairangi School ranks #169 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1435 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tairangi School?
Tairangi School had 151 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Tairangi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tairangi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tairangi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tairangi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.