Aotea College vs Holy Family School (Porirua)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Aotea College Porirua, Wellington | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 46 | #150 of 176 |
| National rank | #110 of 486 | #1251 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,358 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 487 |
| Total roll | 1,358 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.9% | -30.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.1% | – |
| Māori students | 22.3% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 79% |
| International students | 1.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.aotea.school.nz | www.holyfamily.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Aotea College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.7 vs 33.3).
- •Aotea College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 487).
- •Aotea College does better on roll size (1,358 vs 162).
- •Aotea College does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.9% vs -30.9%).
- •Aotea College is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 162.
- •Aotea College is a state school while Holy Family School (Porirua) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aotea College better than Holy Family School (Porirua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aotea College ranks higher (68.7 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aotea College and Holy Family School (Porirua)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aotea College: 441. Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aotea College and Holy Family School (Porirua) rank in Wellington?
Aotea College is 20th of 46 and Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).