Bishop Viard College vs Porirua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Porirua School
Elsdon · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students
| Measure | Bishop Viard College Porirua, Wellington | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 46 | #154 of 176 |
| National rank | #286 of 486 | #1307 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 391 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 509 |
| Total roll | 391 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 56.6% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 66.7% | – |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 63.1% |
| Pacific students | 75.4% | 46.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Elsdon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.viard.school.nz/ | www.porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bishop Viard College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 30.9).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 509).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on roll size (391 vs 141).
- •Bishop Viard College does better on roll growth (5 years) (56.6% vs 15.9%).
- •Bishop Viard College is the larger school with 391 students compared with 141.
- •Bishop Viard College is a state integrated school while Porirua School 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 Porirua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Viard College ranks higher (41.7 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 Bishop Viard College and Porirua School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Elsdon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Viard College: 505. Porirua School: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Viard College and Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Bishop Viard College is 34th of 46 and Porirua School is 154th of 176 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).