Holy Family School (Porirua) vs Maraeroa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family School (Porirua)
Cannons Creek · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
162 students
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 176 | #162 of 176 |
| National rank | #1251 of 1,559 | #1376 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 515 |
| Total roll | 162 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.9% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 41.7% |
| Pacific students | 79% | 72.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.holyfamily.school.nz | www.maraeroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.3 vs 27.7).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 515).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on roll size (162 vs 151).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -30.9%).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is the larger school with 162 students compared with 151.
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is a state integrated school while Maraeroa School is a state 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 Holy Family School (Porirua) better than Maraeroa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Family School (Porirua) ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.7 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 Holy Family School (Porirua) and Maraeroa School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. Maraeroa School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Porirua) and Maraeroa School rank in Wellington?
Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 and Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).