Cannons Creek School vs Porirua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 738 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
Porirua College
Cannons Creek · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
573 students
| Measure | Cannons Creek School Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua College Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 176 | #43 of 46 |
| National rank | #1385 of 1,559 | #386 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 137 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 529 |
| Total roll | 137 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 40.9% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 76.6% | 72.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cannonscreek.school.nz/ | www.poriruacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.5 vs 28.4).
- •Cannons Creek School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 529).
- •Porirua College does better on roll size (573 vs 137).
- •Porirua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs 6%).
- •Porirua College is the larger school with 573 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 Porirua College?
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 Porirua College?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannons Creek School: 521. Porirua College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannons Creek School and Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Cannons Creek School is 164th of 176 and Porirua College is 43rd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).