Cannons Creek School vs Holy Family School (Porirua)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 530 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannons Creek School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
137 students
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
162 students
| Measure | Cannons Creek School Porirua East, Wellington | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 176 | #150 of 176 |
| National rank | #1385 of 1,559 | #1251 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 137 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 487 |
| Total roll | 137 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | -30.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40.9% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 76.6% | 79% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cannonscreek.school.nz/ | www.holyfamily.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHoly Family School (Porirua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.3 vs 27.5).
- โขHoly Family School (Porirua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 521).
- โขHoly Family School (Porirua) does better on roll size (162 vs 137).
- โขCannons Creek School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs -30.9%).
- โขHoly Family School (Porirua) is the larger school with 162 students compared with 137.
- โขCannons Creek School is a state school while Holy Family School (Porirua) is a state integrated 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 Cannons Creek School better than Holy Family School (Porirua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Family School (Porirua) ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.5 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 Cannons Creek School and Holy Family School (Porirua)?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannons Creek School: 521. Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannons Creek School and Holy Family School (Porirua) rank in Wellington?
Cannons Creek School is 164th of 176 and Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).