Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.8 km 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
St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)
Titahi Bay ยท State integrated contributing ยท Years 1โ6
16 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Contributing |
| Year range | โ | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 154 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 477 |
| Total roll | 154 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | -64.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 37.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.saintpius.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขSt Pius X School (Titahi Bay) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 510).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll size (154 vs 16).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs -64.9%).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is the larger school with 154 students compared with 16.
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is a state school while St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) is a state integrated 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 Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre better than St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
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 St Pius X School (Titahi Bay)?
About 1.8 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. St Pius X School (Titahi Bay): 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and St Pius X School (Titahi Bay) is unranked among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).