Holy Family School (Porirua) vs St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 10 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
St Bernadette's School (Naenae)
Naenae · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
| Measure | Holy Family School (Porirua) Cannons Creek, Wellington | St Bernadette's School (Naenae) Naenae, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 176 | #153 of 176 |
| National rank | #1251 of 1,559 | #1272 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 162 | 132 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 487 | 488 |
| Total roll | 162 | 132 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.9% | -9.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.5% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 79% | 56.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cannons Creek | Naenae |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.holyfamily.school.nz | www.stbs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.3 vs 32.3).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 488).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) does better on roll size (162 vs 132).
- •St Bernadette's School (Naenae) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.2% vs -30.9%).
- •Holy Family School (Porirua) is the larger school with 162 students compared with 132.
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 St Bernadette's School (Naenae)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Holy Family School (Porirua) ranks higher (33.3 vs 32.3 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 St Bernadette's School (Naenae)?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cannons Creek and Naenae in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Family School (Porirua): 487. St Bernadette's School (Naenae): 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Family School (Porirua) and St Bernadette's School (Naenae) rank in Wellington?
Holy Family School (Porirua) is 150th of 176 and St Bernadette's School (Naenae) is 153rd of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).