Holy Family School (Porirua) vs Porirua East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 865 m 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
Porirua East School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington | Porirua East School Porirua East, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 176 | #145 of 176 |
| National rank | #1251 of 1,559 | #1223 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 162 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 500 |
| Total roll | 162 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.9% | 20.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| Pacific students | 79% | 50.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Porirua East |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.holyfamily.school.nz | www.poriruaeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Porirua East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 33.3).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 500).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on roll size (162 vs 152).
- •Porirua East School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.9% vs -30.9%).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is the larger school with 162 students compared with 152.
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is a state integrated school while Porirua East 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 Porirua East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Porirua East School ranks higher (34.5 vs 33.3 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 Porirua East School?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Porirua East in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. Porirua East School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Porirua) and Porirua East School rank in Wellington?
Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 and Porirua East School is 145th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).