Discovery School vs Porirua Montessori Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Whitby ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
471 students
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby ยท Private full primary ยท Years 1โ8
15 students
| Measure | Discovery School Whitby, Wellington | Porirua Montessori Primary School Whitby, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #47 of 176 | โ |
| National rank | #270 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 471 | 15 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 393 | โ |
| Total roll | 471 | 15 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.9% | 40% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 26.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.discovery.school.nz | www.poriruamontessori.org/ |
The verdict
- โขDiscovery School does better on roll size (471 vs 15).
- โขDiscovery School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 15.
- โขDiscovery School is a state school while Porirua Montessori Primary School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery School better than Porirua Montessori Primary School?
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 Discovery School and Porirua Montessori Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Wellington.
How do Discovery School and Porirua Montessori Primary School rank in Wellington?
Discovery School is 47th of 176 and Porirua Montessori Primary School is unranked among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).