Glenview School (Porirua East) vs Holy Family School (Porirua)
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
| Measure | Glenview School (Porirua East) Porirua East, Wellington | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 176 | #150 of 176 |
| National rank | #1380 of 1,559 | #1251 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 95 | 162 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 487 |
| Total roll | 95 | 162 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | -30.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 43.2% | 23.5% |
| Pacific students | 73.7% | 79% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.glenviewporirua.school.nz | www.holyfamily.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.3 vs 27.6).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 511).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on roll size (162 vs 95).
- •Glenview School (Porirua East) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -30.9%).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is the larger school with 162 students compared with 95.
- •Glenview School (Porirua East) is a state school while Holy Family School (Porirua) is a state integrated 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 Glenview School (Porirua East) better than Holy Family School (Porirua)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Family School (Porirua) ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.6 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 Glenview School (Porirua East) and Holy Family School (Porirua)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenview School (Porirua East): 511. Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenview School (Porirua East) and Holy Family School (Porirua) rank in Wellington?
Glenview School (Porirua East) is 163rd of 176 and Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).