Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Porirua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 529 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
Porirua School
Elsdon ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
141 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | Porirua School Elsdon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #154 of 176 |
| National rank | โ | #1307 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 154 | 141 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 509 |
| Total roll | 154 | 141 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | 15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 63.1% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 46.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Elsdon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.porirua.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPorirua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 510).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll size (154 vs 141).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs 15.9%).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is the larger school with 154 students compared with 141.
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 Porirua 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 Porirua School?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Porirua and Elsdon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre: 510. Porirua School: 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 Porirua School rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and Porirua School is 154th of 176 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).