Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Ngati Toa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre
Porirua Β· State special school
154 students
Ngati Toa School
Titahi Bay Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
144 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | Ngati Toa School Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #157 of 176 |
| National rank | β | #1324 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | β | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 154 | 144 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 495 |
| Total roll | 154 | 144 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 33.8% | 75.7% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 38.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.ngatitoa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- β’Ngati Toa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 510).
- β’Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll size (154 vs 144).
- β’Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs -11%).
- β’Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is the larger school with 154 students compared with 144.
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 Ngati Toa School?
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 Ngati Toa School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Titahi Bay in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre: 510. Ngati Toa School: 495. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and Ngati Toa School rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and Ngati Toa School is 157th of 176 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).