Arakura School vs Porirua East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 14 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arakura School
Wainuiomata ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
Porirua East School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | Arakura School Wainuiomata, Wellington | Porirua East School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 176 | #145 of 176 |
| National rank | #1220 of 1,559 | #1223 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 152 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 500 |
| Total roll | 152 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.4% | 20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 56.6% | 37.5% |
| Pacific students | 19.7% | 50.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wainuiomata | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.arakura.school.nz | www.poriruaeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (34.5 vs 34.5).
- โขPorirua East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs 1.4%).
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 Arakura School better than Porirua East School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arakura School and Porirua East School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Wainuiomata and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arakura School: 500. Porirua East School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arakura School and Porirua East School rank in Wellington?
Arakura School is 144th of 176 and Porirua East School is 145th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).