Cannons Creek School vs Maraeroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 549 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannons Creek School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
| Measure | Cannons Creek School Porirua East, Wellington | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 176 | #162 of 176 |
| National rank | #1385 of 1,559 | #1376 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 137 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 515 |
| Total roll | 137 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 40.9% | 41.7% |
| Pacific students | 76.6% | 72.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cannonscreek.school.nz/ | www.maraeroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.5 vs 27.7).
- •Maraeroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 521).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll size (151 vs 137).
- •Cannons Creek School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs 0.7%).
- •Maraeroa School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 137.
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 Maraeroa 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 Cannons Creek School and Maraeroa School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannons Creek School: 521. Maraeroa School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannons Creek School and Maraeroa School rank in Wellington?
Cannons Creek School is 164th of 176 and Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).