Corinna School vs Tairangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.3 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
Tairangi School
Waitangirua ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
151 students
| Measure | Corinna School Porirua East, Wellington | Tairangi School Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 176 | #169 of 176 |
| National rank | #1474 of 1,559 | #1435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 142 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 512 |
| Total roll | 142 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -32.1% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.7% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 69% | 70.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.corinna.school.nz | www.tairangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTairangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.1 vs 22.3).
- โขTairangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 522).
- โขTairangi School does better on roll size (151 vs 142).
- โขTairangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -32.1%).
- โขTairangi 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 Tairangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tairangi School ranks higher (25.1 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 Tairangi School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Corinna School: 522. Tairangi School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Corinna School and Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Corinna School is 174th of 176 and Tairangi School is 169th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).