Cannons Creek School vs Porirua East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km 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
Porirua East School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
152 students
| Measure | Cannons Creek School Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua East School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 176 | #145 of 176 |
| National rank | #1385 of 1,559 | #1223 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 137 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 500 |
| Total roll | 137 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6% | 20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40.9% | 37.5% |
| Pacific students | 76.6% | 50.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.cannonscreek.school.nz/ | www.poriruaeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 27.5).
- โขPorirua East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 521).
- โขPorirua East School does better on roll size (152 vs 137).
- โขPorirua East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs 6%).
- โขPorirua East School is the larger school with 152 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 East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua East School ranks higher (34.5 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 Porirua East School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cannons Creek School: 521. Porirua East School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cannons Creek School and Porirua East School rank in Wellington?
Cannons Creek School is 164th of 176 and Porirua East School is 145th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).