Brandon Intermediate vs Corinna School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
166 students
Corinna School
Porirua East ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
142 students
| Measure | Brandon Intermediate Cannons Creek, Wellington | Corinna School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 176 | #174 of 176 |
| National rank | #1471 of 1,559 | #1474 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 166 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 522 |
| Total roll | 166 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -32.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 41.6% | 31.7% |
| Pacific students | 70.5% | 69% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brandonintermediate.school.nz | www.corinna.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (22.4 vs 22.3).
- โขCorinna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (522 vs 523).
- โขBrandon Intermediate does better on roll size (166 vs 142).
- โขBrandon Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -32.1%).
- โขBrandon Intermediate is the larger school with 166 students compared with 142.
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 Brandon Intermediate better than Corinna 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 Brandon Intermediate and Corinna School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brandon Intermediate: 523. Corinna School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brandon Intermediate and Corinna School rank in Wellington?
Brandon Intermediate is 173rd of 176 and Corinna School is 174th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).