Corinna School vs Maraeroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corinna School
Porirua East ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
142 students
Maraeroa School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
151 students
| Measure | Corinna School Porirua East, Wellington | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 176 | #162 of 176 |
| National rank | #1474 of 1,559 | #1376 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 142 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 515 |
| Total roll | 142 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.7% | 41.7% |
| Pacific students | 69% | 72.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.corinna.school.nz | www.maraeroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaraeroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 22.3).
- โขMaraeroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 522).
- โขMaraeroa School does better on roll size (151 vs 142).
- โขMaraeroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -32.1%).
- โขMaraeroa School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 142.
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 Corinna School better than Maraeroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraeroa School ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.3 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 Corinna School and Maraeroa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Corinna School: 522. Maraeroa School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Corinna School and Maraeroa School rank in Wellington?
Corinna School is 174th of 176 and Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).