Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre vs Titahi Bay Intermediate
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 Β· State special school
154 students
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay Β· State intermediate Β· Years 7β8
168 students
| Measure | Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre Porirua, Wellington | Titahi Bay Intermediate Titahi Bay, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | β Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | #147 of 176 |
| National rank | β | #1238 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | β | Years 7β8 |
| Students | 154 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 510 | 504 |
| Total roll | 154 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 55.7% | 19.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 33.8% | 47% |
| Pacific students | 39% | 25% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua | Titahi Bay |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/kapimana | www.bayintermediate.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Titahi Bay Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 510).
- β’Titahi Bay Intermediate does better on roll size (168 vs 154).
- β’Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (55.7% vs 19.6%).
- β’Titahi Bay Intermediate is the larger school with 168 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 Titahi Bay Intermediate?
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 Titahi Bay Intermediate?
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. Titahi Bay Intermediate: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre and Titahi Bay Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Mahinawa Specialist School and Resource Centre is unranked and Titahi Bay Intermediate is 147th of 176 among special school schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).