Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Mana College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 124 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua ยท State special school
154 students
Mana College
Takapuwahia ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
507 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | Mana College Takapuwahia, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #41 of 46 |
| National rank | โ | #355 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | โ | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 154 | 507 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 509 |
| Total roll | 154 | 507 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | 6.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 66.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 43.2% |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 58.4% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Takapuwahia |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.mana.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMana College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 510).
- โขMana College does better on roll size (507 vs 154).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs 6.6%).
- โขMana College is the larger school with 507 students compared with 154.
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 Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre better than Mana 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 Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and Mana College?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Porirua and Takapuwahia in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre: 510. Mana College: 509. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and Mana College rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and Mana College is 41st of 46 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).