Brandon Intermediate vs Maraeroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 298 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Intermediate
Cannons Creek · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
| Measure | Brandon Intermediate Cannons Creek, Wellington | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 176 | #162 of 176 |
| National rank | #1471 of 1,559 | #1376 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 166 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 515 |
| Total roll | 166 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.6% | 41.7% |
| Pacific students | 70.5% | 72.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brandonintermediate.school.nz | www.maraeroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maraeroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 22.4).
- •Maraeroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 523).
- •Brandon Intermediate does better on roll size (166 vs 151).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -15.2%).
- •Brandon Intermediate is the larger school with 166 students compared with 151.
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 Maraeroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraeroa School ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.4 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 Brandon Intermediate and Maraeroa School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brandon Intermediate: 523. Maraeroa School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brandon Intermediate and Maraeroa School rank in Wellington?
Brandon Intermediate is 173rd of 176 and Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).