Te Kura Māori o Porirua
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitangirua, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#36 of 46 composite schools in Wellington
#305 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Te Kura Māori o Porirua is a state composite located in Waitangirua, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 324 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 36th of 46 ranked composite schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 99.7%; pacific students 7.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Waitangirua; Te Kura Māori o Porirua ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)506
- Roll size (10%)324
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.7%
- 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 Te Kura Māori o Porirua by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 506
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 324
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 99.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.7%
- 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 Te Kura Māori o Porirua has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Kura Māori o Porirua has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Kura Māori o Porirua has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 247 m away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 314 m away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 756 m away
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students · 965 m away
Adventure School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
464 students · 995 m away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 1.1 km away
Corinna School
Porirua East · State full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 1.3 km away
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 1.3 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 1.5 km away
Whitby Collegiate
Whitby · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
350 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
203 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
Naenae College
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
862 students
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students
Otaki College
Ōtaki · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
422 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura Māori o Porirua a good school?
Te Kura Māori o Porirua has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Te Kura Māori o Porirua rank in Wellington?
Te Kura Māori o Porirua ranks #36 of 46 composite schools in Wellington and #305 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
Te Kura Māori o Porirua had 324 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Te Kura Māori o Porirua a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Māori o Porirua is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Māori o Porirua?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Māori o Porirua; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.