Aotea College vs Porirua School
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 ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,358 students
Porirua School
Elsdon ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
141 students
| Measure | Aotea College Porirua, Wellington | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 46 | #154 of 176 |
| National rank | #110 of 486 | #1307 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 1,358 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 509 |
| Total roll | 1,358 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 25.9% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.1% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 65.1% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 22.3% | 63.1% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 46.8% |
| International students | 1.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Elsdon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.aotea.school.nz | www.porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขAotea College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.7 vs 30.9).
- โขAotea College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 509).
- โขAotea College does better on roll size (1,358 vs 141).
- โขAotea College does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.9% vs 15.9%).
- โขAotea College is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 141.
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 Porirua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aotea College ranks higher (68.7 vs 30.9 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 Porirua School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Elsdon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aotea College: 441. Porirua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aotea College and Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Aotea College is 20th of 46 and Porirua School is 154th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).