Maraeroa School vs Porirua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 197 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraeroa School
Porirua East ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
151 students
Porirua College
Cannons Creek ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
573 students
| Measure | Maraeroa School Porirua East, Wellington | Porirua College Cannons Creek, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 176 | #43 of 46 |
| National rank | #1376 of 1,559 | #386 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 151 | 573 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 529 |
| Total roll | 151 | 573 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 14.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 42.9% |
| Mฤori students | 41.7% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 72.2% | 72.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Porirua East | Cannons Creek |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maraeroa.school.nz | www.poriruacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (27.7 vs 28.4).
- โขMaraeroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 529).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll size (573 vs 151).
- โขPorirua College does better on roll growth (5 years) (14.7% vs 0.7%).
- โขPorirua College is the larger school with 573 students compared with 151.
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 Porirua College?
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 Porirua College?
About 197 m in a straight line, between Porirua East and Cannons Creek in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraeroa School: 515. Porirua College: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraeroa School and Porirua College rank in Wellington?
Maraeroa School is 162nd of 176 and Porirua College is 43rd of 46 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).