Glenview School (Porirua East) vs Tairangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.0 km 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
Tairangi School
Waitangirua ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
151 students
| Measure | Glenview School (Porirua East) Porirua East, Wellington | Tairangi School Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 176 | #169 of 176 |
| National rank | #1380 of 1,559 | #1435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 95 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 512 |
| Total roll | 95 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 73.7% | 70.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.glenviewporirua.school.nz | www.tairangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGlenview School (Porirua East) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.6 vs 25.1).
- โขGlenview School (Porirua East) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 512).
- โขTairangi School does better on roll size (151 vs 95).
- โขGlenview School (Porirua East) does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.1% vs -1.3%).
- โขTairangi School is the larger school with 151 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 Tairangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glenview School (Porirua East) ranks higher (27.6 vs 25.1 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 Tairangi School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glenview School (Porirua East): 511. Tairangi School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glenview School (Porirua East) and Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Glenview School (Porirua East) is 163rd of 176 and Tairangi School is 169th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).