Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 17 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
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
Thorndon ยท State correspondence school
9,112 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu Thorndon, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Correspondence School |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 154 | 9,112 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 506 |
| Total roll | 154 | 9,112 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Thorndon |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.tekura.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 510).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu does better on roll size (9,112 vs 154).
- โขMahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs 52.2%).
- โขTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is the larger school with 9,112 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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
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 Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Porirua and Thorndon in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre: 510. Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is unranked among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).