Brandon Intermediate vs Russell School (Porirua East)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 988 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
Russell School (Porirua East)
Cannons Creek ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
112 students
| Measure | Brandon Intermediate Cannons Creek, Wellington | Russell School (Porirua East) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 176 | #170 of 176 |
| National rank | #1471 of 1,559 | #1438 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 166 | 112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 523 | 509 |
| Total roll | 166 | 112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.2% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 41.6% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 70.5% | 73.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.brandonintermediate.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขRussell School (Porirua East) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.0 vs 22.4).
- โขRussell School (Porirua East) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 523).
- โขBrandon Intermediate does better on roll size (166 vs 112).
- โขRussell School (Porirua East) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.3% vs -15.2%).
- โขBrandon Intermediate is the larger school with 166 students compared with 112.
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 Russell School (Porirua East)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Russell School (Porirua East) ranks higher (25.0 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 Russell School (Porirua East)?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Brandon Intermediate: 523. Russell School (Porirua East): 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Brandon Intermediate and Russell School (Porirua East) rank in Wellington?
Brandon Intermediate is 173rd of 176 and Russell School (Porirua East) is 170th of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).