Bishop Viard College vs Mana College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Viard College
Porirua · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
391 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
507 students
| Measure | Bishop Viard College Porirua, Wellington | Mana College Takapuwahia, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 46 | #41 of 46 |
| National rank | #286 of 486 | #355 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 391 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 509 |
| Total roll | 391 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.6% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75.9% | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.7% | 43.2% |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 58.4% |
| Pacific students | 75.4% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Takapuwahia |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.viard.school.nz/ | www.mana.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bishop Viard College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 33.3).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 509).
- •Mana College does better on roll size (507 vs 391).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.6% vs 6.6%).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (75.9% vs 66.3%).
- •Mana College is the larger school with 507 students compared with 391.
- •Bishop Viard College is a state integrated school while Mana College 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 Mana College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Viard College ranks higher (41.7 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 Bishop Viard College and Mana College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Takapuwahia in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Viard College: 505. Mana College: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Viard College and Mana College rank in Wellington?
Bishop Viard College is 34th of 46 and Mana College is 41st of 46 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).