Corinna School vs Porirua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 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
Porirua College
Cannons Creek ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
573 students
| Measure | Corinna School Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua College Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 176 | #43 of 46 |
| National rank | #1474 of 1,559 | #386 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 142 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 529 |
| Total roll | 142 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 42.9% |
| Mฤori students | 31.7% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 69% | 72.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.corinna.school.nz | www.poriruacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.4 vs 22.3).
- โขCorinna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (522 vs 529).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll size (573 vs 142).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs -32.1%).
- โขPorirua College is the larger school with 573 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 Porirua College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua College ranks higher (28.4 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 Porirua College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Corinna School: 522. Porirua College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Corinna School and Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Corinna School is 174th of 176 and Porirua College is 43rd of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).