Brandon Intermediate vs Porirua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 370 m 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
Porirua College
Cannons Creek ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
573 students
| Measure | Brandon Intermediate Cannons Creek, Wellington | Porirua College Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 176 | #43 of 46 |
| National rank | #1471 of 1,559 | #386 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 166 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 529 |
| Total roll | 166 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 42.9% |
| Mฤori students | 41.6% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 70.5% | 72.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brandonintermediate.school.nz | www.poriruacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.4 vs 22.4).
- โขBrandon Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 529).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll size (573 vs 166).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs -15.2%).
- โขPorirua College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 166.
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 Porirua College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua College ranks higher (28.4 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 Porirua College?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brandon Intermediate: 523. Porirua College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brandon Intermediate and Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Brandon Intermediate is 173rd of 176 and Porirua College is 43rd of 46 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).