Glenview School (Porirua East) vs Porirua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 899 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenview School (Porirua East)
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
95 students
Porirua College
Cannons Creek ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
573 students
| Measure | Glenview School (Porirua East) Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua College Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 176 | #43 of 46 |
| National rank | #1380 of 1,559 | #386 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 95 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 529 |
| Total roll | 95 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | 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 | 43.2% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 73.7% | 72.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.glenviewporirua.school.nz | www.poriruacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.6 vs 28.4).
- โขGlenview School (Porirua East) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 529).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll size (573 vs 95).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs 3.1%).
- โขPorirua College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 95.
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 Porirua College?
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 Glenview School (Porirua East) and Porirua College?
About 899 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenview School (Porirua East): 511. Porirua College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenview School (Porirua East) and Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Glenview School (Porirua East) is 163rd of 176 and Porirua College is 43rd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).