Windley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Porirua East, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#176 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1501 of 1,559 nationally
About Windley School
Windley School is a state full primary located in Porirua East, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 185 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 176th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (49th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 48.1%; pacific students 59.5%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Porirua East; Windley School ranks 6th of 6 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%)529
- Roll size (10%)185
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-33.4%
- 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 Windley School 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
- 185
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -33.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 48.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 59.5%
- 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 Windley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Windley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 121 m away
Cannons Creek School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students · 549 m away
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 847 m away
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 958 m away
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 1.0 km away
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students · 1.1 km away
Porirua College
Cannons Creek · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
573 students · 1.3 km away
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek · State contributing · Years 1–6
112 students · 1.3 km away
Porirua Activity Centre
Porirua · State activity centre
· 1.4 km away
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Naenae School
Naenae · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
Pukeatua Primary School (Wainuiomata)
Wainuiomata · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Natone Park School
Waitangirua · State contributing · Years 1–6
103 students
Tui Glen School
Stokes Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Windley School a good school?
Windley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #176 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 Windley School rank in Wellington?
Windley School ranks #176 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1501 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Windley School?
Windley School had 185 students in 2026, a change of -33% over five years.
Is Windley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Windley School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Windley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Windley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.