Maraeroa School vs Pomare School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 8.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraeroa School
Porirua East · State contributing · Years 1–6
151 students
Pomare School
Taita · State contributing · Years 1–6
106 students
| Measure | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington | Pomare School Taita, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 176 | #165 of 176 |
| National rank | #1376 of 1,559 | #1392 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 151 | 106 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 515 |
| Total roll | 151 | 106 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 28.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41.7% | 41.5% |
| Pacific students | 72.2% | 44.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Taita |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maraeroa.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.7 vs 27.3).
- •Maraeroa School does better on roll size (151 vs 106).
- •Pomare School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.8% vs 0.7%).
- •Maraeroa School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 106.
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 Maraeroa School better than Pomare 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 Maraeroa School and Pomare School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Porirua East and Taita in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraeroa School: 515. Pomare School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraeroa School and Pomare School rank in Wellington?
Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 and Pomare School is 165th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).