Bishop Viard College vs Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
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.
Bishop Viard College
Porirua ยท State integrated secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
391 students
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua ยท State special school
154 students
| Measure | Bishop Viard College Porirua, Wellington | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #34 of 46 | โ |
| National rank | #286 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Special School |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 391 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 510 |
| Total roll | 391 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.6% | 55.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 75.4% | 39% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Porirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.viard.school.nz/ | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana |
The verdict
- โขBishop Viard College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 510).
- โขBishop Viard College does better on roll size (391 vs 154).
- โขBishop Viard College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.6% vs 55.7%).
- โขBishop Viard College is the larger school with 391 students compared with 154.
- โขBishop Viard College is a state integrated school while Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is a state 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 Bishop Viard College better than Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre?
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 Bishop Viard College and Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Porirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Viard College: 505. Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Viard College and Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre rank in Wellington?
Bishop Viard College is 34th of 46 and Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).